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:
Parking brake
WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the transmis ...
Transmission (Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator with Bracketry
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
Equivalent
Gauge, Clutch Housing
308-021 (T75L-4201-A)
Extension Housing Seal
Replacer
308-227 (T94P-7657-A)
Holding Fixture
307-0 ...
Latch - Front Seat Backrest
Removal
NOTE: The power seat backrest adjuster assembly must be installed as a
new unit. Repair of the
power seat backrest adjuster assembly components is not acceptable and
should not be attempted.
1. Remove the two screws and the seat backrest latch ...

