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 ...
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Transmission Description (Description and Operation)
The 4R70W has the following features:
Wide ratio gears
Four speeds
Rear wheel drive
Automatic
Electronic shift
Torque converter clutch control
Line pressure controls
The transmission uses Ravigneaux-style double-pinion gearset with ...
Mounting Arm and Pivot Shaft
Removal
1. Park the windshield wipers in the full upright position. This will
allow for easy access to the
retaining clip on the wiper motor output shaft.
2. Remove the cowl top vent panels.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Disconnect the ...
Starter Motor - 3.8L
Removal
WARNING: When servicing starter motor (11002) or carrying out other
underhood work in
the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery
input lead at the starter
solenoid (11390) is "electrically hot" at all times. A prote ...
