2002 Ford Mustang GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang GT years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford Mustang GT. That ranks 7th out of 11 Mustang GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (16 complaints, 33%), typically at around 46,383 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 48owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Ford Mustang GT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 33% | 46,383 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 17% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 15% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 10% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4% | 11 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | 53,532 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | 121,837 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | 11,063 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 122,374 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 7,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Ford Mustang GT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Ford Mustang GT.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I recently was traveling on the interstate late after work on interstate 10 at 60 mph when i was struck from behind at a high rate of speed which caused the car to spin out of control , hit a guard rail and thrown into onto oncoming traffic. As stated in police report. Both front and rear of the…
Blew spark plug out.
The abs electronic stability control warning light has come on. It cannot be turned off. There has been no problem with braking or any accident since this occurred about june 2016. I would like to have this repaired by ford, since this could be a highly dangerous situation.
Ford motor company discontinued the manufacturing process of the anti-lock pump unit (abs pump) of their classic car ford mustang for the years 1999 to 2004. It is a part that serves the car's safety system being an important element of the brake components. This is an unwise decision that…
I had just finished fueling up my car and when i got in to start it up i heard a pop and hissing sound.... When i checked it had blown another spark plug and coil out of cylinder 7.... It blew one out of cylinder 8 and i had it fixed now cylinder 7 did it.... Its obviously common for the 4.6 motor…
Other Ford Mustang GT years
← 2001 Mustang GT · 2003 Mustang GT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mustang GT | 151 | 0 |
| 2005 Mustang GT | 163 | 0 |
| 2004 Mustang GT | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 Mustang GT | 51 | 0 |
| 2002 | 48 | 0 |
| 2001 Mustang GT | 59 | 0 |
| 2000 Mustang GT | 64 | 1 |
| 1999 Mustang GT | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 Mustang GT | 53 | 0 |
| 1997 Mustang GT | 23 | 0 |
| 1996 Mustang GT | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Mustang GT?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seat belts, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford Mustang GT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Ford Mustang GT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mustang GT model years, the 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.