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Electronic stability controlPart report

2002 Ford Mustang GT Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 48 total for the year
Median mileage
149,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2002 Ford Mustang GT, 2% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 149,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The ABS electronic stability control warning light has come on. It cannot be turned off. There has been no problem with braking or any accident since this occurred about june 2016. I would like to have this repaired by Ford, since this could be a highly dangerous situation.”

NHTSA complaint #10885859, filed 2016-07, 149,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200521%
200312%
200212%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford Mustang GT

Engine cooling
16 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Mustang GT

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.

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