2002 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang 2002

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2002 Ford Mustang repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (31%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 49 repairs.
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2002 Ford Mustang engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

260-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

124650 mi

US $55
Changed Grooved idler pulley due to engine whining Changed grooved idler pulley due to engine whining 
135200 mi

US $30
Car felt sluggish and slow. Replaced spark plugs. Old plugs were very bad. The car feels a LOT quicker. 

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2002 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

190-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed manual RWD

12000 mi Replaced Computer - intermittent inability to start (occurred once) 

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2002 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

190-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

302000 mi

US $1200
Idle air flow sticking. Did not repair. 
95000 mi

US $320
Replaced the ignition coil pack, the plugs and wires, correcting a misfire. 
98000 mi

US $245
Passenger exhaust manifold broken at the flange. 
98000 mi

US $210
Driver side exhaust manifold. 
107000 mi

US $68
When replacing the exhaust manifold they didn't tighten the EGR tube up well, or installed it improperly. Had to go back. 
108000 mi

US $35
Replaced Cam sensor and cam synchronizer. Car made a squealing and Stalling. Installed myself. Easy. Look on Youtube for video's to learn how to do it. 
137000 mi

US $150
Wires on each [starter and alternator?] were frayed causing a parasitic drain. Could not have a battery hooked to it. 
94000 mi

US $418
Camshaft Synchronizer and gasket replaced 

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2002 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

260-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

91500 mi

US $420
Coolant outlet on intake manifold broke off. Replaced intake manifold, replaced C.O.Ps with aftermarket, cleaned all bolts affected, cleaned/clear coated throttle body and thermostat housing. All work completed myself 

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2002 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

260-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

71000 mi

US $400
Two of four O2 sensors replaced. 

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2002 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

190-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed manual RWD

189720 mi

C $1300
The exhaust system had a cracked manifold. Replaced the entire single-pipe exhaust with a higher performance dual exhaust system. Coil pack and spark plugs failed. 

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2002 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

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