2002 Ford Mustang GT engine problems
The 2002 Ford Mustang GT has 21 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 36% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
21
Engine complaints
36%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2002 Ford Mustang GT have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2002 Ford Mustang GT engine — 36% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.