Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Acceleration Control (Description and Operation)
Component Locations
The throttle is controlled by the accelerator cable which is connected to the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- The accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from the idle to the wide-open throttle (WOT) positions. Hesitation on return or prevention of return to the idle position must not occur.
- Surrounding components such as wiring, hoses, sound insulator and floor covering must not contact the sliding inner member of the accelerator cable or the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- The sliding inner member of the accelerator cable should not be lubricated and is not serviceable.
Acceleration Control (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the acceleration control system
to duplicate the
condition.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical conce ...
Other materials:
Material
Item
Specification
Threadlock and
Sealer
E0AZ-19554-AA
WSK-M2G351-A5 (type
II)
Shoulder Bolt Kit
F5ZZ-76539A04-A
-
NOTE: Before starting the adjustment process, inspect the top for damage,
make sure that the door
window glass ...
Hydro-Boost Bleeding
1. NOTE: The Hydro-Boost power brake booster (2B560) is generally
self-bleeding, and the
following procedure will normally bleed the air from the power brake booster.
Normal operation
of the vehicle will further remove any additional trapped air.
Fill the p ...
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies.
3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the
drive pinion
bearing preload adjustment.
CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the brake hoses ...
