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2019 Ford Mustang problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 187 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.6 times the median Mustang year — the 2019 model ranks #23 of 62 Mustang years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 56 reports (30% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

187

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

0

Investigations

8

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2019 compare to other Mustang years?

See all Mustang years to avoid →

What are the most common 2019 Ford Mustang problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine5630%
Electrical System3217%
Transmission2614%
Other1910%
Driver Assistance147%
Body & Structure95%
Tires & Wheels74%
Latches & Locks63%
Steering53%
Brakes42%
Visibility & Wipers32%
Seat Belts21%
Speed Control11%
Seats11%
Airbags11%
Lighting11%

Does the 2019 Ford Mustang have recalls?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V372000Electrical SystemJune 9, 2026 · 2,349 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V076. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Consequence

A blank instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C27. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

25V572000Driver AssistanceSeptember 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Consequence

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

25V442000Driver AssistanceJune 27, 2025 · 200,237 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Consequence

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

22V382000TransmissionMay 27, 2022 · 25,032 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may broadcast an unintended faulted signal to the modules controlling the reverse camera, reverse light, and driver assist features, which may disable all of these functions.

Consequence

A rearview camera or reverse light that is disabled reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Disabled driver assist features (traction control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, cross traffic indicator) may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S37.

20V263000Electrical SystemMay 8, 2020 · 10,460 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.

Consequence

If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21.

19V076000Electrical SystemFebruary 11, 2019 · 4,212 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Consequence

A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, fuel or temperature level, or safety system warnings. Driving with an inoperative cluster can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC), free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C03.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

Coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 at 26,000 miles. Was told by mechanic this is due to thin cylinder wall design between cylinder 2 and 3. And the thin coolant channel cut between them. A new engine block manufactured after 2020 was recommended because the engine design was changed to fix this…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 2, 2024

ELECTRONIC DASH PANEL GOES BLANK. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 1800 MILES . IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. SEEMS TO BE ONLY AT NIGHT AFTER STOPPING ON AN ERRAND AND THEN GETTING BACK IN AND RESTARTING. HAVE HAD IN A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ON…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 5, 2020

2019 MUSTANG GT EQUIPPED WITH MT82 FROM FACTORY (D-4) HORRIBLE TRANS CARS ONLY GOT 4000 MILES THE SHIFTS ARE HARSH REENGAGEMENT IS INACCURATE AND COULD LEAD TO FAILURE , DISAPPOINTING FROM FORD AND IVE BEEN A MUSTANG FAN SINCE THE AGE OF 7 . THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS AWFULLY LIGHT AND CANT EVER FEEL…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 3, 2020

I parked my manual car at work. Put the emergency break on and the break disengaged on its own and 15 mins later the car ran into the metal frame of a pick up truck.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 22, 2022 · crash

My name is Michelle Wright and I have purchased Ford vehicles most of my life. I love Ford vehicles and have had amazing experiences with Westlie Ford and Landmark Ford. I purchased my vehicle at Vancouver Ford, which is the most unprofessional and unethical dealership. My story starts October…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · September 29, 2022 · crash

2019 Ford Mustang — common questions

Is the 2019 Ford Mustang reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 187 complaints put the 2019 model at #23 of 62 Mustang years. It is one of the Mustang years to avoid.

What are the most common 2019 Mustang problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (56 complaints), electrical system (32 complaints), transmission (26 complaints).

Does the 2019 Ford Mustang have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Ford Mustang. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ford Mustang years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Mustang years to avoid are 2005, 1995, 2007, 2015, 2011, 2012, 2006, 1994, 2016, 2000, 2014, 2008, 2017, 1996, 2013, 1998, 2010, 1999, 2018, 1997, 2001, 2009, 2019, 2003, 2020. The cleanest record among Mustang years belongs to 1981.

How safe is the 2019 Ford Mustang?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2019 Ford Mustang earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.