There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Ford Mustang GT, but owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Ford Mustang GT problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | |
| Seat Belts | 8 | |
| Power Train | 7 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 7
- Power Train › Clutch Assembly — 3
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 2
- Suspension › Rear — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 1
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 46,383 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2002 Ford Mustang GT complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Structure · at 96,000 miles · reported Jan 9, 2018
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 car sustained severe damage however none of the airbags deployed causing facial trauma seatbelts failed, as it did not hold my 100 lb body in place.causing injury. From being thrown all over the car causing loss of conciousnous. Back driver side wheel and hub was torn off from impact and axle was…
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 149,000 miles · reported Jul 19, 2016
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.
Service Brakes · at 122,374 miles · reported Nov 14, 2015
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 endangers the life of 1999-2004 mustang owners and others on the road. According to www.wikipedia.org a total of 947,667 mustangs were sold on the reference years, the majority is still on the road. It is unclear if the ABS control module was discontinued also.
Engine · at 116,000 miles · reported Mar 8, 2015
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 to do this and I don't find it right that us owners have to constantly fix these problems when its ford's fault for making this motor.
Seat Belts · at 50,000 miles · reported Nov 24, 2014
I have replaced driver side and passenger side seat belts 2 time and they need it again they stop retracting. My driver side window will not work it the sun shines on that side of car. Headlights had to be replaced because they were so foggy you couldn't see when lights were on.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Ford Mustang GT have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Ford Mustang GT as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Ford Mustang GT?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (16 reports), followed by seat belts (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 46,383 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.