2002 Ford Mustang LX review from North America
"A dream car turned into a night terror!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I took the car in for a mild interior rattle and when I got it back the whole interior rattled severely.
The horn broke.
The right panel bends out when the window is rolled down.
A very loud squeak comes out of the windows when they get rolled down.
My windows rattle when I drive on the freeway.
The engine almost dies randomly even when it is out of gear.
When I try to put the car in 5th gear the gear sounds like it grinds and I can't put the car in 5th gear.
The car broke down at 10,300 miles and I almost got plowed by a truck. It has been in the shop for just over a week.
General comments?
Up to 7,000 miles everything was fine until these random things started happening. I often found myself yelling at a certain Ford dealership who could never fix anything even if I told them the problem.
This car is junk, if you want a good car don't get the very bottom of the line. The only mustang I would ever drive again is the Cobra or Saleen.
I used to love Fords and especially Mustangs ever since I was a kid, but this car has truly changed my perspective. I will never drive another Ford vehicle as long as I live. I never want to put up with the random problems and the terrible customer service ever again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 230 miles |
| Most recent distance | 10300 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 9th July, 2004 |