2002 Ford Mustang Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2002 Ford Mustang gave more choices to its fans: new colors, new radios, and new packages with new stripes. The engine choices were pared down a bit, as the Cobra was not offered in this model year, with Ford instead choosing to build up for the 2003 release.
The standard engine was a 3.8-liter OHV V6, rated at 193 horsepower, while the GT was offered with a 4.6-liter SOHC V8, rated at 260 horsepower. The Saleen earned a 285-horsepower rating, but was, of course, intended to be tuned. A Series V twin-screw supercharger could give the machine over 425 horses!
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2002 Ford Mustang
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by Ottis B
Aug 19, 2024
Love it, sounds great and runs amazing. Best car I’ve ever bought.Aug 19, 2024
by Jeffrey W
Sep 09, 2022
Great car. Have owned 2 of them. Loved them. Take care of the small things and the car lasts a long time.Sep 09, 2022
by DONALD S
Aug 16, 2021
The perfect first car for anyone looking for reliable transportation .Any vehicle with the famous Mustang symbol has to be good having lasted so many years in Fords lineup.Aug 16, 2021
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by Ottis B
Aug 19, 2024
Love it, sounds great and runs amazing. Best car I’ve ever bought.Aug 19, 2024
by Jeffrey W
Sep 09, 2022
Great car. Have owned 2 of them. Loved them. Take care of the small things and the car lasts a long time.Sep 09, 2022
by DONALD S
Aug 16, 2021
The perfect first car for anyone looking for reliable transportation .Any vehicle with the famous Mustang symbol has to be good having lasted so many years in Fords lineup.Aug 16, 2021
by Anonymous
Mar 19, 2015
I really like the gas mileage, the sporty ride & using it in the summertime with the top down. I love the sound system & leather interior. I especially love the looks & nice comments about it. Makes me feel proud. Fine carMar 19, 2015
by Don L
Oct 08, 2014
Great little sports car for the price. Parts are easily accesable. Gets about 22 MPG average. Is comfortable on the road, even on long trips. Highway mileage has been as good as 28 MPG. Definately not a family car. Very lettle room in the back seat and if you have a good bit of cargo, you have to fill the back seat, trunk is very small.Oct 08, 2014
by James S
Jul 25, 2014
love this car, joy to drive and build, fun to drive in the mountains and a blast to take to the track or the drag strip. easy to mod and plenty of parts to get for this car to customize in your own and unique way.Jul 25, 2014
by Anonymous
Oct 10, 2013
I bought a black 2002 V6 Mustang. I had bought a new 2008 Dodge Avenger since I had good luck with a 89 Dodge Daytona for 16 years. The first new car I ever bought and it was worst. AFTER OVER $3,000 dollars in repairs and two fires that was it. I said I'm going backwards, No more new cars. My Mustang is much more better built inside and out. If people don't like the interior they outta look at a 2008 Dodge Avenger. Lol The Mustang seems to be easy to change things out. The oil pan is the only thing I see as a pain. I hadn't had to change it. The motor has to be lifted to change the gasket. Besides that I love the car. Remember, You are buying an older car. That doesn't mean that's bad. Find out what was already done if you can. The rear engine seals do leak and people do have trouble with the sending unit. Mine was replaced and I calibrated the gauge myself and now it's better keeping track of gas. As for going up hills, I have no idea why some people said on here no power uphill. That's one thing I appreciate, Because my 2008 Avenger was terrible going uphill. This flies uphill. One more thing, People reading these reviews are not reading about the car being new. These cars have probably been through two or three owners. Remember some people that bought the car used and it's already 10 or more years old do not know if it's been abused,etc. So they give bad ratings. I was fortunate to buy from a second owner and it had been garaged in the winter and had all receipts for work done. ALWAYS check Carfax. I think you can run the VIN number through a Ford dealership and see what has been done IF they even used a dealership. UPDATE: 1 year later : I still love the car. No problems.Oct 10, 2013
by Brandon B
Dec 26, 2011
love this car, excellent power, decent track car, fantastic daily driver, it looks mean and sounds even meaner, inexpensive up keep, handles like a dream, really fun to drive, abs brakes is where its at, no squeaks or rattles, just love itDec 26, 2011
by Jason C
May 04, 2011
Extremely fast car and way to much fun which cause me to sell it before I got into trouble. The style was very sporty and thrilling. I did not have any issues with this car and for a V8 the gas mileage wasn't to bad.May 04, 2011
by Anonymous
Apr 18, 2011
this car has great torgue to go along with the good handling and i love how it sounds. the exterior and interior are immaculate. it has been garaged all of its life. it gets 17 miles per gallon in the city and 24 on the highway. this is an awesome car to drive i love that it is a five speed. Apr 18, 2011
by Maranda A
Jan 08, 2011
This mustang gt is really fun to drive! The maintenance is pretty easy, things are easy to fix on your own and are relatively cheap if not able to fix by self. Has a cold air intake and U/D pullies.Jan 08, 2011
by Eric J
Nov 03, 2010
A performance bargain, and the only muscle car that has
endured for more than 45 years. I purchased this car in late August
2009 with 5,298 miles on the odometer.
Positives:
Styling, acceleration, braking, handling (to an extent), V-8 rumble
Negatives:
Chassis dates back to 1979, solid rear axle, hops over bumps, interior
fit and finish leaves something to be desiredNov 03, 2010
by Anonymous
Oct 22, 2010
Amazing acceleration, decent brakes, and great handling. This is my second mustang and I love it! I had a '97 Camaro and a '02 Z28 Camaro and neither came close to my GT's performance. Gas mileage (city) is not great, but highway is okay. Black leather interior is nice.
Oct 22, 2010
by Jeffrey Z
Jul 27, 2010
The 1999-2004 Mustang GT "New Edge" body-style of the SN-95 that still sits on the old fox body platform is my absolute favorite Mustang that Ford produced. The 2v 4.6L V8 producing 260 bhp and 302 ft-lbs of torque in stock form sounds like an absolute beast. Mine is attatched to an off-road x-pipe with 4" magnaflow tips at the end so its got a really great, deep burble. Performance is great except I'd like just little bit more power (who wouldn't) from the 4.6. Build quality is amazing. Mine has just under a century in miles and honestly, the car will run another 200k. Cost of ownership is nice and low and I'll tell you what, even if it was high, I'd pay it because rolling down the road in this gorgeous piece of machinary with the rumble of that V8 under your right foot is worth every penny.Jul 27, 2010
by Joe D
Jul 18, 2010
Performance - Brakes and handling could be a little bit better but that is what makes this car fun to drive. For acceleration let me just say this... Torque>Horsepower.
Build Quality - This car has proved to be reliable so far.
Appearance - The outside looks aggressive and is one the main reason I bought this year of Stang. Inside is bland though but does have more space than my Stealth.
Cost of Ownership - Gas mileage averages around 20, but I also have a 4.10 in the rear and I baby it a lot. Parts are cheap compared to my Stealth and have not had any problems with it yet.
Fun Factor - Is this car fun to drive? Ummm.... YEAH!!!!Jul 18, 2010
by Joshua G
May 03, 2010
LOVE THIS CAR! Not to pleased with the fact that Ford only squeezed 270 out of a 4.6L, but that's where we tuners get to play right? She's good off the start, and keeps hauling until 5th. Haven't had to many problems, only replaced brakes and turned rotors. Had an electrical issue, but cleaning the contacts and buying one of those anti oxidation kits fixed that up right quick. She looks good, would like to put new paint, and definitely need to replace the headlights. She drinks gas, so if your an eco kind of person, not for you. Eats tires too if you give her the throttle pretty hard, but be gentle, and you can keep a pair of rears on pretty long.
So far, this stang has a K&N CAI, and the exhaust has been replaced, but I don't much about it other than it has a H pipe, resonators and such that aren't stock. Next on the list is an Edelbrock throttle body, some headers, and finally a tune once she's decked out....until I find a twin screw for her!May 03, 2010
by Jay T
Jan 07, 2010
The Mustang GT's performance is good, acceleration will out do your average sports car and overall handling is satisfactory. Mustangs one down fall is the stock brake system, it is horrible and not a good fit for the cars power and weight.
I could not have asked for a more reliable sports car. I have a 2002 with not one problem or one repair needed since having it. Car feels and sounds soilid, with the convertible top up, outside noises are minimal, although the engine roar can be heard throughout the cabin.
Even though I have an older Generation, I have people stop me on the road to compliment on its looks. This car is definetly a head turner. Interior styling won't disappoint when you decide to drop the top. Black leather with horse symbol accents throughout the car make the cheap off color accents of a chevy seem just plain sad.
Cost of maintenance is reasonable, gas mileage is whats expected for an 8cyl. I average 18-20Mpg spirited driving.
Overall if you are looking for a good priced sports car with power; mustang is your choice. Between the sporty styling and aggressive behavior on the road, this car will never let you loose interest.
Jan 07, 2010
by Emily T
Dec 20, 2009
performance is great, handling is really good. it only had a
minor repair to the hood latch assembly, along with needing a replacement stereo system, since the CD player doesn't work
anymore. I do really good on gas, it takes about $28 to fill my
car with Premium gas. My car is really fun to drive and i
wouldn't trade it for anything. This was a great first car for
me.Dec 20, 2009
by Karen R
Oct 18, 2009
I love my car, it has great pick up, and speed, too bad I don't live where there is no speed limit restrictions, cuz I would love to open her for the real test. There isn't much that I can say neg. about it. The only thing is it sucks in the snow. Oct 18, 2009
by Anonymous
Sep 14, 2009
Good performance, both engine and suspension. It brakes very well also. Very little squeaks and rattles, so i would say it has good build quality. Looks great. Doesn't cost much. It is really fun to drive. I love this car.Sep 14, 2009
by Kelly B
Aug 14, 2009
The 2v v8 packs some grunt, and makes all the right noises.
The brakes need to be beefier to handle real spirited driving.
The build quality is not that bad, it feels right and rides quite.
The appearance is good stock, looks better after doing some mods to it. Aug 14, 2009
by Nathaniel K
Jul 25, 2009
This car was amazing. With only a limited amount of
aftermarket accessories this cars performance
increased like no one would ever think. A little over a
thousand bucks and this car was beating Camaros and
the occasional Corvette. I loved this car!!!Jul 25, 2009
by Matthew E
Jun 19, 2009
Powerful and stylish, it was easily the best choice for the
money. If you were looking for a sporty car that seated four
passengers (four adults if all in shape) and was a smooth ride.
i give this vehicle a five star rating and hope to see a model
like this return.Jun 19, 2009
by Wendy W
Jun 02, 2009
Love the speed, love the sound, love the feeling of the wind blowing through my hair.
Great styling, great true blue metallic paint, great stereo.
There is nothing like being slammed back into your seat when you floor the accelerator.
What can I say, I'm a muscle car kinda gal.Jun 02, 2009
by Jp N
Mar 29, 2009
Performance - When I first bought it, it was a little lacking in power. After port polishing, uper intake manifold work, new throttlebody, cold air kit, aluminum flywheel, spec stage 2 clutch, aluminum driveshaft, limited slip diff, cat delete and glasspacks... it beat a 2006 mustang Gt. Last 0-60 run was 5.5 sec.. handles ok on the track, a little too much body roll for my liking but nothing that new springs and shocks couldn't fix.
Build Quality - Interior is very nice, but loud. No major repairs needed (only 47k miles). Brakes squeak sometimes.
Appearance - It has the rare Strawberry red wich really makes it stand out. Interior is very basic.. it is meant to be driven.
Cost of Ownership - Gas mileage is excelent , 30 city, 35-40 highway.. on unleaded. Only major maintnenance I had to deal with was a new clutch because it started to rip the old one apart after I added too much power.
Fun Factor - This car is excellent to drive.. loud, fast, and cheap. Perfect car for an 18 year old on a budget. Mar 29, 2009
by Anonymous
Dec 31, 2008
The base model Mustang's 193hp V6 was horribly weak. It couldn't beat most 4 cylinder's on the streets. However, mine had several desirable features, such as a true dual exhaust, cold air intake, nice tint, and several other mods. It gave it a great sound and look. However, It was not practical to have with a baby. So it went bye bye ...Dec 31, 2008
by Jeremy K
Dec 07, 2008
I like that its underestimated and that i have a 100 shot of nitrous on it !!! I like that the aftermarket is huge for it and I want to spend lots of money on it!!! Still think its a great looking car and it still turns heads too!Dec 07, 2008
by Brandyn Q
Oct 21, 2008
This car had pretty decent horsepower from the factory. Although the power on mine has been upped by a supercharger. It handles pretty well with the factory suspension. The factory Mach audio is one of the best stock systems out there. Gas mileage is decent from the factory, if you know how to drive you should be able to get 24-25mpg. Overall this car is awesome quality with great performance and reliability.Oct 21, 2008
by Christopher C
Aug 25, 2008
The Mustang is the quintessential American muscle car and it was an absolute thrill to pull up to and away from a traffic light and hear those eight cylinders roar. The disappointment was the quality of the interior and the necessity for repairs. I only kept it for a little over a year, but there are many days when I'd like to have it back.Aug 25, 2008
by Travis S
Jul 30, 2008
This is a great car to start with and make your own mods to. You can get as much power or more with the V-6 than the V-8 and pay alot less on insurance. Has great power and handles like a dream. Great for drifting or for straight up racing. Too easy to get performance upgrades and parts online or thru companies like BBK, MAC, Borla, etc. I would rather have my v6 than an 8 any day.Jul 30, 2008
by Joe M
Jun 29, 2008
The Car rides really well, but the stereo deck sucks.
The engine is lasting a long time, I can't be more
happier with its performance. The leather interior is
beautiful. and the Mach 1000 speaker system is bomb.Jun 29, 2008
by Ken S
Jun 20, 2008
This car rocks! Bought it at 39,000 miles and have loved it ever since. :)Jun 20, 2008
by Michael P
May 17, 2008
I own this Mustang, it is a reliable car with plenty of power to go along with it. My car has a K&N air filter, MAC ofroad h-pipe, flowmaster 40 seroes american thunder exhaust system, hypertech computer programer, 180 degree thermostat abd a NOS dry nitous kit.May 17, 2008
by Steven P
Apr 26, 2008
It was a standard 3.8L. It was a very reliable car. I think it was a good car to be my first 5 speed. Apr 26, 2008
by Mike M
Apr 20, 2008
The interior is nice, leather bucket seats, 6 disc CD changer, the dash layout is pretty good. The acceleration is nice, but the brakes could be better. I don't like that the hood is plastic and that the hood scoop serves no real purpose. Also, the plastic covering the headlights tends to cloud up with age (I have seen this on plenty of other cars, not just mine). Overall, I'm quite happy with the car.Apr 20, 2008
by Daryl M
Apr 07, 2008
Unreal car. Easily the best car I have ever driven.Apr 07, 2008
by Shawn S
Apr 06, 2008
Drives very well for a large two-door sports car. Great acceleration for a V6. Makes around 25MPG! Apr 06, 2008
by George G
Mar 30, 2008
I got this car at the end of last summer and it's amazing. Cabin cools quickly, rear 50/50 seats allow for plenty of storage, leg room is good in front. The car handles very well with relatively tight steering. Sound system is good and it came with a factory installed CD player (I put in an aftermarket one for my iPod), the tinted glass is great and allows for plenty of privacy.Mar 30, 2008
by Brad M
Mar 26, 2008
Well start with exterior: Silver with custom side exhaust, 5 spoke rims, and a body kit. It's a V6 so there's still room for some improvement. It also has a custom roll bar with brake light and a nice hood scoop.
Interior: All grey leather with Mustang Pony embrourdered, 6 disk CD changer built in with Mach sound system, total of 8 speakers. Two toned dash and stering wheel and only 50,000 miles.Mar 26, 2008
by Nick M
Feb 13, 2008
I've always wanted one of these, and I finally got one.. It's fast, sounds like a beast, and I
couldn't be happier!Feb 13, 2008
by Tyler S
Dec 22, 2007
This car is one of the best finds for it's price. It comes with 262 horsepower, and you can expect to pay no more than $15-16,000...from a dealership. If you buy private party this beauty shouldn't be more than $14,000. I don't love this car for it's power alone, its sleek body style is much more aggressive than its more recent predecessors. The interior is also beyond anything I would expect in a car under 20 grand.Dec 22, 2007
2002 Ford Mustang Pricing
Original MSRP
$18,080 to $28,645Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: MACH · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: MACH · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible roof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: MACH · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: MACH · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible roof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
