There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Ford Mustang, but owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Ford Mustang problems reported by owners
| 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 | |
| Suspension | 6 | |
| Visibility | 6 | |
Most reported parts
- Air Bags › Frontal — 12
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 9
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 4
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
- Seat Belts › Front › Retractor — 4
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 4
- Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash — 3
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 3
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 45,000 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 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Mar 31, 2021
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
Air Bags · reported Nov 5, 2019
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…
Air Bags · at 98,000 miles · reported Apr 14, 2019
While my daughter was driving on a in town road she came upon construction, all traffic was stopped because the 2 lanes were down to 1. As she was waiting for traffic to start moving her boot got caught under seat lever (Thigh high boots flap got caught) and it made her foot slip from brake, she then bumped into the van in front of her, less then 5mph and both which there was no passenger or anything on her seat airbags deployed destroying her colume. Absolutely no front end damage, no damage to other vehicle, car still runs and seatbelts still work. Having it checked for malfunctions.
Service Brakes · at 70,000 miles · reported May 30, 2018
The contact owns a 2002 ford mustang. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and, as a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an undisclosed location. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Air Bags · at 115,000 miles · reported Mar 7, 2017
The contact owns a 2002 ford mustang. While driving 35 MPH, the air bags deployed without warning or impact. The steering wheel and dashboard were damaged due to the deployment. The contact took the vehicle to an auto repair facility where it was diagnosed as an air bag failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Ford Mustang 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?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (23 reports), followed by air bags (20). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 45,000 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.