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. For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to
Section .
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to
Crankshaft ...
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the hose on the PCV valve.
2. Twist and remove the PCV valve.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Sensor - Front
Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove the inner fender splash shield.
1. Remove the inner fender splash shield push pins.
2. Remove the inner fender splash shield screw.
3. Remove the inner fender splash shield.
3. Remove the front ...
