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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%)

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2002 Ford Mustang suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 14 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

114000 mi

US $350
New Ball Joint and dust shield  New ball joint, camber bolts, and alignment 
118000 mi

US $65
Shocks were not working well. Hit bumps hard. Replaced and rides very nicely now 
119000 mi

US $70
Grinding noise coming from passenger side wheel. turned out to be a wheel bearing. Replaced 
121000 mi

US $525
Power steering Leak. Needed to have rack and pinion replaced. Alignment had to be performed also 
124650 mi

US $55
Changed axle dampers (second pair of shocks) changed axle dampers (2nd pair of shocks) due to one leaking 
136000 mi

US $487
Leaking power steering rack. replaced rack 
136000 mi

US $15
Front passenger side noise (squeaking), new offset bushings installed. Im not sure if it had solved the problem yet, but i'm thinking it didnt. 
136000 mi It was still squeaking when I sold it. In my opinion its either a ball joint or a control arm bushing, but now we won't know. 

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2002 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

190-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

94000 mi

US $14
Stabilizer bar link snapped off. Easy to fix by yourself. 
113000 mi

US $190
Lower ball joints. First time changed. 
302000 mi

US $1200
Tie rod ends were bad. Did not replace. Steering pump making noise. 

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2002 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

190-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed manual RWD

184140 mi

C $220
The Tie Rod was corroded and needed to be replaced. 

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2002 Ford Mustang Suspension Problems

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