2002 Ford Mustang Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Ford Mustang recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Ford Mustang.

Most common 2002 Ford Mustang problems

Problem areas named in the 118 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	23
Air Bags	20
Vehicle Speed Control	15
Seat Belts	13
Structure	11
Electrical System	10
Tires	8
Power Train	7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	7
Fuel System, Gasoline	7

What owners report

2023-03-31, Service Brakes
On or about 01/28/2023 I purchased a 2002 Ford Mustang GT for a N.J. used car dealer. I was assured by the sales person that the Mustang had been thoroughly inspected and there were no mechanical problems whatsoever. Upon delivery of the Mustang, that had only 68,886 miles, I took the Mustang for a required Virginia Safety Inspection and learned that the front brakes were completely worn out and must be replaced. I had a complete front brake job done, to include: new brake pads, rotors, calipers and hoses. The front brake job cost $637.17. Mula Auto Group 117 E Main St Somerville, NJ 08876 mulaautogroup.com (908) 231-1777 - Main (908) 231-1799 - Fax On Mon, Mar 13, 2023 at 5:19 PM [XX

2021-10-28, Unknown Or Other
No

2021-03-31, Fuel/Propulsion System
THE FUEL PUMP IN MY 2002 3.8L MUSTANG STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I LOWERED THE GAS TANK TO REPLACE IT, I FOUND THAT THE PLASTIC PART THE FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT SETS DOWN INTO IS OFFSET FROM THE HOLE AND THE FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT CAN NOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT BREAKING THE PART THAT IT SETS DOWN INTO. SO NOT ONLY DO I HAVE TO REPLACE THE PUMP, I HAVE TO BUY AN ENTIRE GAS TANK SINCE THAT PART COMES PRE-INSTALLED

2020-12-26, Electrical System
WHILE IDLING MY CAR SUDDENLY HAD CYLINDER #3 MISFIRE AND THE SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD.

2019-11-05, Air Bags
TEN MINUTES PRIOR TO AIR BAGS DEPLOYING I COMPLAINED TO MY TWO PASSENGERS THAT MY EYES WERE BURNING. I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, WITH MY FOOT ON BRAKE IN CENTER LANE IN CITY TRAFFIC, WHEN I HEAR A LOUD BANG AND INSTANTLY BOTH AIRBAGS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED. THE NOISE AND FORCE STARTLED ME TAKING MY FOOT OF BRAKE AND ROLLING FORWARD. THE AIR BAGS BLEW BOTH MY PASSENGER AND MY GLASSES INTO THE BACK SEAT OF CAR. THE PASSENGER BAG WAS SMOKING BADLY AND I QUICKLY PUT DOWN BOTH WINDOWS AND I PULLED OFF STREET INTO SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WHOM I ROLLED INTO PULLED OVER AS WELL. WE CHECKED BOTH THE FRONT OF MY CAR AND REAR BUMPER OF HER CAR AND BECAUSE NO VIS

2002 Ford Mustang questions

Does the 2002 Ford Mustang have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Ford Mustang at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Mustang?

Based on 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (23), Air Bags (20), Vehicle Speed Control (15).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Ford Mustang has been fixed?

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