Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 2992

SECTION 310-02: Acceleration Control
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Acceleration Control
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
damaged accelerator pedal and shaft
damaged linkage
damaged accelerator cable
high engine idle speed
damaged throttle body
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
Chart .
Symptom Chart
Symptom Chart
Condition
Excessive effort
needed to
depress
accelerator pedal
and shaft
Accelerator pedal
and shaft feels
rough or raspy
Accelerator pedal
and shaft binds or
sticks
Mechanical
Possible Sources
Worn
accelerator lever
pivot bushing.
Accelerator
cable binding.
Worn or
damaged
throttle body.
Frayed or
binding
accelerator
cable.
Worn or
damaged
throttle body.
Kinked
accelerator
cable.
2003 Mustang Workshop Manual
Action
INSTALL a new accelerator
pedal and shaft.
INSTALL a new accelerator
cable.
INSTALL a new throttle body.
REFER to Section 303-04A
Section 303-04B .
INSTALL a new accelerator
cable.
INSTALL a new throttle body.
REFER to Section 303-04A
Section 303-04B .
INSTALL a new accelerator
cable.
Symptom
or
or