2002 Ford Mustang Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,895miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Ford Mustang, 4% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,895 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.
“1. Driver door window not going up or down on track 2. Took car to dealer for repair 3. Dealer states that window roller guide fell off glass causing window to bind caused damage to window regulator. 4. Dealer states window and window regulator need replacing. 5. Owner declined repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10174695, filed 2006-11, 46,802 miles“While driving 40 MPH and when brakes were depressed the vehicle pulled from side to side. There was a clunk after the brakes were released, the front tires rubbed on the frame when turning, three belts were installed within 6000, the vehicle smelled like oil, even with the A/C on. The motor rattled before the gears were shifted, with the A/C on the motor would surge up and down to the point where the vehicle would pull. After the consumer would take his foot off of the gas there would be a slight acceleration, the vehicle would hesitate and lunge forward. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080140, filed 2004-07, 6,936 miles“The contact stated the front passenger side seatbelt webbing did not release more than 3 inches. The vehicle was parked when the seatbelt became unusable. The vehicle has not been inspected concerning the seatbelt. Additionally, while driving 30mph the windshield wipers would not move smoothly across the windshield. The wipers made a thumping sound when in use. The wiper blade assembly was replaced previously by the dealership during a routine inspection. The dealership determined the wipers were the correct type for the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10149821, filed 2006-02, 62,500 miles“Consumer stated vehicle the vehicle accelerated without warning. Dealer notified. . The consumer stated there was aloud noise when the vehicle was placed in any gear and then the vehicle jerked. The consumer also believed the speedometer was not working correctly. The rear view mirror was loose, the tail light lens had condensation, the window seal trim came off and the windows made up when up or down.”
NHTSA complaint #10031267, filed 2003-08Related service bulletins
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10011159Aug 9, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 6 | 32% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 3% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 14 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 11 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 3% |
| 1995 | 15 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 8 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Mustang
22 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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