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:
Installation
Convertible
1. For installation of the back window glass, refer to Section.
Coupe
CAUTION: After installing the urethane installed back window
glass, the vehicle should
not be driven until the urethane adhesive has cured. The curing time at
tempe ...
Fuel Injection Supply Manifold and Fuel Injector
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP
WSS-M2C153-
H
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel relat ...
Torque Converter Diagnosis
Prior to the installation of a new or remanufactured torque
converter, all diagnostic procedures must be
followed. This is to prevent the unnecessary installation of torque
converters. Only after a complete
diagnostic evaluation can the decision be m ...

