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:
Driveline System
Special Tool(s)
Clamp Plate
205-320 (T92L-4851-C)
Clutch Housing Alignment
Adapter
308-021 (T75L-4201-A)
Companion Flange Holding
Tool
205-126 (T78P-4851-A)
Companion Flange Runout
Gauge
205-319 (T92 ...
Engine (Disassembly)
Special Tool(s)
Impact Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-009 (T58P-6316-D)
Holding Tool, Crankshaft
303-448 (T93P-6303-A)
Guides, Connecting Rod
303-442 (T93P- ...
Assembly
1. Install the locking lever cam and pin.
2. Install the lock actuator lever and pin.
3. Install the lock actuator lever return spring.
4. Install the ignition lock cylinder lockout lever.
5. NOTE: The lock lever with two teeth is installed on the left ...

