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 ...
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Shock Absorber
Removal
WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers
which will
extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during
removal or
component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal ...
Camber Adjustment - Rear
1. Loosen the nut.
2. Rotate the bolt and the cam to the correct camber setting.
3. Tighten the nut while holding the bolt and the cam stationary.
4. Recheck the wheel alignment. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Adjust as necessary. ...
Steering System Symptom Definitions
Drift/Pull
Pull is a tugging sensation, felt by the hands on the steering wheel, that
must be overcome to keep the
vehicle going straight.
Drift describes what a vehicle with this condition does with hands off the
steering wheel.
A vehicle-related drift/p ...
