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:
Engine (Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Guides, Connecting Rod
303-442 (T93P-6136-A)
Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-518 (T95P-6701-DH)
Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-516 (T95P-6701-BH)
Installer, Crankshaft Re ...
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve - 3.8L
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. NOTE: Discard the idle air control (IAC) valve gasket.
Remove the IAC valve.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the two bolts, the IAC valve and ...
Installation
1. Position the wiring harness:
Install the wiring harness retainer onto the LH valve cover stud bolt.
Install the wiring harness retainer into the power steering reservoir.
2. Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector.
3. Connect the CMP senso ...

