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:
Trim Panel - Package Tray
Special Tool(s)
Torx Bit, Safety Belt Bolt
501-010 (T77L-2100-A)
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the screw and the coat hook.
2. NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damage. If the
shoulder safety belt guide
cover is d ...
Underbody Misalignment Check
Underbody Dimensions
1. Underbody dimensions tolerances are +- 3.175 mm (0.125 in). Reference
dimensions are not
controlled dimensions. Reference points are +- 4.76 mm (0.1875 in). All underbody
dimensions
are detailed to the centerline of existin ...
Subwoofer Amplifier - Convertible
Removal and Installation
1. NOTE: The convertible top needs to be in the up position to
remove the subwoofer amplifiers.
From inside the luggage compartment, remove the forward panel.
1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
2. Remove the forward pa ...
