Complaints
159
Crashes
25
Fires
9
Injuries
16
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:36,398 mi
Crash-related:10
#210 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:23,312 mi
#39 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Avg mileage:45,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 12 | 10 | — | 36,398 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | — | — | 23,312 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 9 | 1 | — | 45,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 5 | — | 311,400 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 | 1 | — | 91,740 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 3,968 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | 95,654 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 18,367 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | 1 | 123,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 1 | — | 100,522 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 1,774 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | 1 | 39,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 11,600 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 4 | 1 | — | 41,333 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 | 1 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2 | — | 108,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | 1 | — | 32,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | 1 | 131,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 94,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | — | 1 | 40,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 | — | — | 6,936 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 27,834 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | 1 | — | 20,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 | — | — | 6,936 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | 2,548 mi |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
12
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,398
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,312
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
AIR BAGS
7
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
311,400
SEAT BELTS
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,740
SUSPENSION
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,968
TIRES
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,654
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,367
ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
123,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,522
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,774
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
39,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,600
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,333
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,000
STRUCTURE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
131,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
94,500
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,936
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,834
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,936
TIRES:SIDEWALL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,548
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