2002 Ford Mustang GT Problems
- Complaints
- 48filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 46,383miles, 41 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Ford Mustang GT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 2002 Ford Mustang GT. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 16 complaints (33% of the total), followed by seat belts (8) and transmission and drivetrain (7). 41 of the complaints include a mileage, and 54% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 46,383 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling16 33%
- Seat belts8 17%
- Engine5 10%
- Fuel system4 8.3%
- Brakes3 6.3%
- Electrical system3 6.3%
- Body and structure2 4.2%
- Suspension2 4.2%
Also reported: Wheels (2), Air bags (1), Electronic stability control (1), Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Other or unknown (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I have a 2002 Mustang Gt bullitt that I bought in july 2013. So far I have had two different incidents where a spark plug has blown the head. The most recent was yesterday 11/23/2013. All I was doing was backing out of my driveway and heard a noise come from the spark plug. Today, I changed the spark plug again, and so far it is running okay for now. But a few weeks ago, I changed the same spark plug, then it worked fine, then it went out again yesterday. So, hopefully it won't happen again, but if it does, I won't be surprised.”
NHTSA complaint #10553626, filed 2013-11, 65,000 milesSeat belts: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10660696, filed 2014-11, 50,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “1 - engine makes horrible sound in cold weather. Also appears to be issue with electrical wiring harness which caused a fire. Very bad gas mileage - big change in decreased mpg. Have issues when trying to fill up gas tank where fuel gun filler wont allow me to fuel as the gas pump at most gas stations will immediately stop and kick out the fueller gun and spit gas out of my tank and spill on my car. There is also oil on my spark plugs and ports. 2 -powertrain - poor stability in driving and squeaky noises coming from rearend. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568663, filed 2014-03, 98,000 milesEngine: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10692831, filed 2015-03, 116,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
54% of the 41 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,656 and 80,723 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Ford Mustang GT in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2002 Ford Mustang GT.
Other model years of the Ford Mustang GT
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 151 | 33,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 163 | 43,250 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2004 | 14 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 51 | 6,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 48 | 46,383 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 59 | 55,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 64 | 70,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 36 | 53,564 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 53 | 82,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 23 | 85,101 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 32 | 89,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Ford Mustang GT model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Ford Mustang GT have?
NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 2002 Ford Mustang GT as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Ford Mustang GT is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 16 complaints (33% of the total), followed by seat belts with 8.
Has the 2002 Ford Mustang GT been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Ford Mustang GT reported?
Among the 41 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 46,383 miles and the middle half falls between 15,656 and 80,723 miles; 54% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.