2002 Ford Mustang GT Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 15%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Ford Mustang GT, 15% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 miles“I was driving and all of sudden the car lost all power which I could not turn or brake and I almost hit the pillar of a bridge. Took it to Ford and said they did not find any problems. The transmission has been rebuilt because of grinding in transmission. It was built 10,000 miles ago, it started doing it again. Also I have talked to other mustang owners having the same problem where the camshaft position sensor codes are being thrown from the computer. Nobody has figured it out yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #10112482, filed 2005-03, 33,000 miles“Throw out bearing has been replaced 1 time. The second time, Ford motor company 800 number was called and reported. Dealer had car all day. At 4:00 pm we were called and instructed the car was ready-- could not find a problem. The squeal was gone. Returned last in the week. Dealership diagnosed the problem to be throw out bearing again. Car now has 40,000 miles. I believe this is the 3rd time the bearing will be replaced. Car driven 80% on interstate by middle aged woman.”
NHTSA complaint #10062387, filed 2004-03, 15,000 miles“2002 Ford mustang 5 speed transmission problem. The tremec 3650 transmission has a flaw termed cold gear clash which results in grinding, hard shifts. Hundreds of mustang owners are getting the run around by Ford. We are being told that this is normal. No effect on performance or durability.”
NHTSA complaint #10056475, filed 2004-02, 8,000 miles“When the car is turning at low speeds you hear a rubbing noise of some sort, only at low speed going left or right. Sound is from the rear end. 2002 Mustang Gt 5 speed, 42,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10165059, filed 2006-08, 41,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Mustang GT
16 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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