2002 Ford Mustang GT: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Mar 12, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 98,000 miles · NY · crash · fire

1 - engine makes horrible sound in cold weather. Also appears to be issue with electrical wiring harness which caused a fire. Very bad gas mileage - big change in decreased mpg. Have issues when trying to fill up gas tank where fuel gun filler wont allow me to fuel as the gas pump at most gas stations will immediately stop and kick out the fueller gun and spit gas out of my tank and spill on my car. There is also oil on my spark plugs and ports. 2 -powertrain - poor stability in driving and squeaky noises coming from rearend. I bought this car brand new and went through four automatic transmissions, first time at 800 miles on the odometer only. Ford replaced all defective transmissions while car was under warranty. Presently I am re-experiencing the same exact transmission problems. All defective transmissions had problems with the second and third gear to final inoperability causing the car to stop dead while driving. It caused an accident.

Filed Feb 28, 2006 · Suspension · 37,000 miles · CA

1) squeak in steering 2) same. 3) replace 2 tie rods on front end. Car has 37,000 miles on it.

Filed Mar 3, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 33,000 miles · TX

I was driving and all of sudden the car lost all power which I could not turn or brake and I almost hit the pillar of a bridge. Took it to ford and said they did not find any problems. The transmission has been rebuilt because of grinding in transmission. It was built 10,000 miles ago, it started doing it again. Also I have talked to other mustang owners having the same problem where the camshaft position sensor codes are being thrown from the computer. Nobody has figured it out yet. I took the car to ford, they told me they couldn't find what was wrong with the car...they would have to take it apart. Didn't do that because I couldn't afford it. I don't understand, the car only had 49,000 miles on it, I expect the car not to give me this much trouble.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Transmission · 15,000 miles · SC

Throw out bearing has been replaced 1 time. The second time, ford motor company 800 number was called and reported. Dealer had car all day. At 4:00 pm we were called and instructed the car was ready-- could not find a problem. The squeal was gone. Returned last in the week. Dealership diagnosed the problem to be throw out bearing again. Car now has 40,000 miles. I believe this is the 3rd time the bearing will be replaced. Car driven 80% on interstate by middle aged woman.

Filed Feb 3, 2004 · Transmission · 8,000 miles · CT

2002 ford mustang 5 speed transmission problem. The tremec 3650 transmission has a flaw termed "cold gear clash" which results in grinding, hard shifts. Hundreds of mustang owners are getting the run around by ford. We are being told that this is "normal." "no effect on performance or durability."

Filed Apr 9, 2003 · Suspension · CA

Consumer purchased vehicle "new" from dealership with 16 miles on the odometer. Approximately 6 months after purchase the consumer began hearing a "squealing" noise coming from rear suspension while driving. The dealer diagnosed that vehicle had been in a frontal and rear collision prior to sale as new. Consumer took vehicle to different body shops and confirmed diagnosis. The dealer admitted that vehicle had been in an accident prior to sale as new, but advised consumer it is manufacturer's problem. Consumer contacted manufacturer who advised it's a dealer issue.

Filed Mar 25, 2003 · Engine · 9,650 miles · NC

After stopping at a red light during a rain storm. I attempted to pull out after the light turned green the motor died. I started the car right back up. The next day my belt started squeaking. I have an appointment for service. Also, during the first 10 days of buying the car the throw out bearing had to be replaced.