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:
Piston - Ring-to-Groove Clearance
1. Inspect the piston for ring land damage or accelerated wear.
2. Measure the piston ring-to-groove clearance.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer
to the a ...
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 ...
Crankshaft Pulley
Special Tool(s)
Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-009 (T58P-6316-D)
Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-176 (T82L-6316-B)
Installer, Crankshaft
Damper/Crankshaft Front Oil
Seal
303-175 (T82L-6316-A)
Materi ...
