Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 concerns apply:
Visual Inspection Chart
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3. If the inspection reveals an obvious concern that can be readily identified, repair as required.
4. If the concern remains after the inspection, determine the symptom(s) and GO to Symptom Chart .
Symptom Chart
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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 ...
Accelerator Pedal and Shaft
Removal and Installation
1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and
shaft arm.
2. Remove the accelerator pedal and shaft.
Remove the nuts.
Remove the accelerato ...
Other materials:
Input Shaft and Bearing
Special Tool(s)
Remover, Driver Pinion
Bearing Cone
205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or
equivalent
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing
Cone
205-011 (T57L-4621-B)
Remover/Installer, Bearing
Tube
308-024 (T75L-7025-B)
Disas ...
Connecting Rod - Bearing Journal Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within
specifications to check the connecting
rod bearing journal clearance.
1. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
2. ...
Engine Mount
Special Tool(s)
Support Bracket, Engine
303-639
3-Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Alignment Tool, Subframe
502-004
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