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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2002 Ford Mustang.
Owner complaints (118)
Owners filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford Mustang (19 crashes, 6 fires, 11 injuries reported). Among 53 model years of this model, it ranks #26 for the most complaints (median 116).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 22 | |
| Air bags | 20 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | |
| Seat belts | 13 | |
| Structure | 10 | |
| Electrical system | 9 | |
| Tires | 8 | |
| Power train | 7 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Ford Mustang.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Ford Mustang Convertible | – | – | – | – |
| 2002 Ford Mustang 2-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Ford Mustang version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang 3.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Mustang 3.8 L Manual 5-spd | 17 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Mustang 4.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Mustang 4.6 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.