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:
Key Release Button
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and
turn to RUN position.
2. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a p ...
Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
1. Loosen the clamps.
2. Disconnect the hose.
3. Remove the tube.
2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe -4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation
1. Dis ...
Manual Transmission
The TR3650 five-speed manual transmission features the following:
The fifth speed gear functions as an overdrive gear.
The forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
The reverse gear operates through a constant-mesh, fully
synchronized system.
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