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SuspensionPart report

2002 Ford Mustang GT Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 48 total for the year
Median mileage
37,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Ford Mustang GT, 4% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 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.

“Consumer purchased vehicle new from dealership with 16 miles on the odometer. Approximately 6 months after purchase the consumer began hearing a squealing noise coming from rear suspension while driving. The dealer diagnosed that vehicle had been in a frontal and rear collision prior to sale as new. Consumer took vehicle to different body shops and confirmed diagnosis. The dealer admitted that vehicle had been in an accident prior to sale as new, but advised consumer it is manufacturer's problem. Consumer contacted manufacturer who advised it's a dealer issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10015500, filed 2003-04

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200653%
200532%
200312%
200224%
200147%
200023%
199913%
199812%
199613%

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
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Mustang GT

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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