2002 Ford Mustang recalls and problems
No recalls and 118 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Ford Mustang.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2002 Ford Mustang recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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…
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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…
WHILE IDLING MY CAR SUDDENLY HAD CYLINDER #3 MISFIRE AND THE SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD.
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…
Mustang model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 310 | 55 | 9 |
| 2001 | 1 | 173 | 37 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 118 | 19 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 | 145 | 19 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 | 116 | 20 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 705 | 31 | 7 |
Across all years, the 2005 Mustang has the most complaints (705). All Ford Mustang years →
Questions
- Does the 2002 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Ford Mustang as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Mustang?
- Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (22 complaints), followed by air bags (20).
- How many 2002 Ford Mustang complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 19 of 118 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 31, 2023.