Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Ford Mustang has 12 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.
12
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
06E056000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE L...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 1 - ENGINE MAKES HORRIBLE SOUND IN COLD WEATHER. ALSO APPEARS TO BE ISSUE WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING HA... |
| May 18, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT | THE MOTORCRAFT FUEL FILTER ON MY 2002 FORD MUSTANG CRACKED AT THE SEAM WHERE THE INLET NIPPLE IS ATT... |
| Jan 1, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SEAT BELTS | PASSENGER SEAT BELT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT TIGHTEN UP WHEN BUCKLED OR RETRACT.... |
| Mar 21, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ON MARCH 21, 2007, MY MUSTANG CAUGHT FIRE IN THE DRIVEWAY OF MY MOTHER'S HOME IN NEW BRIGHTEN, PA 15... |
| Oct 1, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER ONLY 6,600 MILES. COMPANY INDICATED NO RECALLS, BUT THIS SEEMS R... |
| Aug 11, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT | STARTED CAR IN PARKING LOT, RUMBLED VIOLENTLY. PUT CAR INTO DRIVE, TURNING OUT OF PARKING LOT CAR D... |
| Apr 8, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | IN MID APRIL 2005, AS I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HOME (HAD@32,000 MILES), THE CAR JUST DIED... |
| Jul 13, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I HAVE HAD MY MUSTANG IN THE SHOP 7 TIMES TO REPAIR THE CHECK FUEL CAP LIGHT. THE CAR HAS STALLED ON... |
| Mar 2, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE VEHICLES FUEL PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE PUMP WAS R... |
| Nov 27, 2002 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | CAR WILL STALL WHILE MOVING. LOSS OF POWER BRAKING/STEERING WILL OCCUR. DT |
| Oct 19, 2002 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | PROBLEMS WITH FUEL INJECTORS CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS SERVICING THE R.V W... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | OWNER DESCRIBES FAILURE AS INTERMIITENT LOSS OF ENGINE, SHUTTING OFF WITH NO WARNING. SOMETIMES WHI... |