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2002 Ford Mustang Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford Mustang has 13 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Ford Mustang

Engine
41
Airbags
23
Powertrain
21
Suspension
18
Seat Belts
17
Brakes
13
Speed Control
13
Electrical
12
Fuel System
12
Structure
11
Other
9
Tires
7
Visibility
7
Lights
5

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 9, 2023SERVICE BRAKESOn or about 01/28/2023 I purchased a 2002 Ford Mustang GT for a N.J. used car dealer. I was assured...
May 29, 2018SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN...
Sep 7, 2015SERVICE BRAKESFORD MOTOR COMPANY DISCONTINUED THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE ANTI-LOCK PUMP UNIT (ABS PUMP) OF T...
May 10, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAS CONTINUED TO BE ON AND CRUISE CONTROL HAS STOPPED WORKING. *TR
Jul 4, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING ON AN UNPAVED ROAD, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND S...
Feb 13, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHILE ON DRY PAVEMENT AND ENTERING THE HIGHWAY BEHIND TWO VEHICLES CONSUMER'S VEHICLE VEERED OFF TH...
Jun 29, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FRONT BRAKES MADE A LOUD OF NOISE. *AK *SC *JB
Dec 1, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLINTERMITTENT PROBLEM IN WHICH ENGINE WILL RACE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, AND FOOT OFF OF GAS PEDAL. USU...
Jun 11, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE VEHICLE WILL SHAKE AND THE BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD. *AK
Oct 10, 2002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCONSUMER STATES THAT THE ABS SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES...
Aug 4, 2002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE DRVING GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SLOWED ...
Jun 1, 2002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBRAKING SYSTEM INOPERABLE. *JB
Apr 12, 2002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHIS LINE OF VEHICLES ALSO HAS 2 OTHER MAJOR COMPLAINTS FROM MANY OWNERS, 1ST IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ...

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