2002 Ford Mustang vs 2004 Ford Mustang
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Ford Mustang | 2004 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 118 | 116 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 72 | 33 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,901 mi | 13,892 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 33 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 6 |
| Power Train | 7 | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 2 |
| Structure | 10 | 4 |
| Tires | 8 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2002 Ford Mustang
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.