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:
Camshaft
Material
Removal
1. Remove the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to Valve
Tappets in this section.
2. Remove the timing chain. For additional information, refer to Timing
Chain in this section.
3. Position the wire harness aside.
4. R ...
Pinpoint Test D: LFC 15/DTC B 1887- Driver Air Bag Circuit Shorted to
Ground
Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) checks for driver air bag circuit
shorts to ground by monitoring the
voltage of circuits 614 (GY/OG) and 615 (GY/WH) at pins 3 and 4. If the RCM
detects a short to
ground on either of these pins, it w ...
Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning
1. CAUTION: Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid
additives or cleaning
agents. The use of these products could cause internal transmission
components to fail;
this will effect the operation of the transmission.
Conduct backflushing with a sui ...
