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:
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659).
3. Remove the radiator sight shield (8C291).
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir (8A080).
1. Disconnect the hose.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remo ...
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern is with the evaporative emission (EVAP)
system.
2. Visually inspect for the following obvious signs of mechanical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Fuel filler cap
EVAP test port
...
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - 4.6L
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the bolts and position aside the power steering pump
reservoir.
3. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
Disconnect ...
