2019 MUSTANG WITH 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. SELLING FORD DEALER DENIED ANY ISSUES WITH IT. HAD A SCRATCH BETWEEN 5 AND 6TH GEAR FROM DAY ONE. *TR
2019 Ford Mustang
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2019 Ford Mustang do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 81.
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
55 reports with mileage · 93 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
148 reportsALL 18 & 19 MUSTANG HAVE A DEFECT FROM THE FACTORY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BUMPER UNDER HEADLIGHT HAS A NOTICEABLE GAP SEPARATION. DEALERSHIPS WILL NOT REPAIR IT TELL CUSTOMERS THAT THEY DAMAGED IT BY SCUFFING THE BOTTOM OF THE BUMPER. I AM A LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN THIS DEFECT IS BEING IGNORED. *TR
CAR WOULD NOT TURN OVER. WHEN I PUSHED THE BRAKE DOWN TO PUSH THE START BUTTON THE BRAKES MADE A WEIRD NOISE AND IT SAID BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED ACROSS DASH. ALL THE LIGHTS CAME ON AND WOULD TRY TO START OVER BUT WOULD NOT. THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED DUE TO THE HEAD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND COULDN'T TURN…
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CAR WOULD NOT TURN OVER. WHEN I PUSHED THE BRAKE DOWN TO PUSH THE START BUTTON THE BRAKES MADE A WEIRD NOISE AND IT SAID BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED ACROSS DASH. ALL THE LIGHTS CAME ON AND WOULD TRY TO START OVER BUT WOULD NOT. THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED DUE TO THE HEAD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND COULDN'T TURN THEM OFF. THE CAR WOULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK. COULD NOT POP OPEN THE HOOD OR TRUNK. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FOUR MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN STORAGE, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EIDE FORD LINCOLN (800 E BISMARCK EXPY, BISMARCK, ND 58504) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL COO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FOUR MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN STORAGE, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EIDE FORD LINCOLN (800 E BISMARCK EXPY, BISMARCK, ND 58504) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL COOLANT LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS ON BACK ORDER. WESTLIE MOTOR COMPANY (500 S. BROADWAY, MINOT, ND 58701) CONFIRMED THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,600. *LN CONSUMER STATED DUE TO NEGLIGENCE OF THE DEALER, TRANSPORT BLOCKS WERE NOT REMOVED FROM REAR, ENDANGERING THE DRIVER.*JB
IN MY CAR WHEN DRIVING AFTER 45 MINUTES OR SO (LONGS DRIVES) THE RADIO SCREEN IS FREEZING, YOU COULD SEE EVERYTHING IN THE SCREEN BUT CAN'T USE IT EVEN BUTTONS, NOTHING WORKS, I CAN NOTE IT BY CLOCK TIME IN THE SCREEN IS WAY BACK IN TIME, WHEN I TOUCH THE SCREEN IS HOT IF I SHUT OFF THE CAR FOR ABOUT 30 TO 50 MINUTES TO COLD D…
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IN MY CAR WHEN DRIVING AFTER 45 MINUTES OR SO (LONGS DRIVES) THE RADIO SCREEN IS FREEZING, YOU COULD SEE EVERYTHING IN THE SCREEN BUT CAN'T USE IT EVEN BUTTONS, NOTHING WORKS, I CAN NOTE IT BY CLOCK TIME IN THE SCREEN IS WAY BACK IN TIME, WHEN I TOUCH THE SCREEN IS HOT IF I SHUT OFF THE CAR FOR ABOUT 30 TO 50 MINUTES TO COLD DOWN THEN THE RADIO IS BACK. HAPPENS AGAIN IF I DRIVE ANOTHER 45 MINUTES. NOTHING HAPPEN IF I DRIVE DOWNTOWN SHORT DRIVES. *TR
THE CAR WAS PURCHASED LAST NOVEMBER 2019, DURING THE FIRST MONTH, I NOTICED THAT THE ICP WAS NOT PROPERLY WORKING WHILE USING THE GPS- IT GIVES WRONG DIRECTION EVEN THE SETTINGS WERE CORRECTLY SET, LIKE IT WAS REMOTELY CONTROLLED. BESIDES THAT MY BATTERY WAS DISCHARGED THAT I NEEDED TO JUMPSTART IT AND TOWED IT BECAUSE THE 1ST T…
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THE CAR WAS PURCHASED LAST NOVEMBER 2019, DURING THE FIRST MONTH, I NOTICED THAT THE ICP WAS NOT PROPERLY WORKING WHILE USING THE GPS- IT GIVES WRONG DIRECTION EVEN THE SETTINGS WERE CORRECTLY SET, LIKE IT WAS REMOTELY CONTROLLED. BESIDES THAT MY BATTERY WAS DISCHARGED THAT I NEEDED TO JUMPSTART IT AND TOWED IT BECAUSE THE 1ST TIME JUMPSTARTING DIDN'T WORK. IT HAPPENED 4X, BROUGHT IT TWICE TO FORD DEALER TO CHECK EVERYTHING WAS OKAY. IT EVEN SEND ME ALARM THRU FORD APP THAT IT WAS PUT ON "SLEEP MODE" EVEN IT WAS PARKED AND IT IS FREQUENTLY USED. NOT ONLY THAT, THE BOTH WINDOWS WERE OPENED WHEN I GOT BACK FROM AN HOUR ERRAND. WITH REGARDS TO THE SEAT BELTS, THERE'S NO WARNING THAT FLASHES ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN NOT IN USED WHILE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DESPITE RIDING WITH SOMEONE. IT IS ALSO LOOSE AFTER REMOVING IT, YOU NEED TO PULL IT MANUALLY TO RETURN TO THE SHORT LENGTH WHEN NOT STRAPPED. THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, IT NEEDS ABOUT 5-10 SECS TO WORK.
PASSENGER POWER WINDOW ROLLS DOWN WITHOUT ANY BUTTONS BEING PUSHED (UNCOMMANDED). WHEN ROLLED UP BY EITHER PASSENGER OR DRIVER'S BUTTON WILL ROLL DOWN BY ITSELF AGAIN WITHING 30-60 SECONDS, SOMETIMES IMMEDIATELY. ONLY WAY TO KEEP WINDOW UP IS BY CONSTANTLY HOLDING EITHER BUTTON IN THE UP POSITION. DOES THIS AT ANY SPEED AND ROAD…
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PASSENGER POWER WINDOW ROLLS DOWN WITHOUT ANY BUTTONS BEING PUSHED (UNCOMMANDED). WHEN ROLLED UP BY EITHER PASSENGER OR DRIVER'S BUTTON WILL ROLL DOWN BY ITSELF AGAIN WITHING 30-60 SECONDS, SOMETIMES IMMEDIATELY. ONLY WAY TO KEEP WINDOW UP IS BY CONSTANTLY HOLDING EITHER BUTTON IN THE UP POSITION. DOES THIS AT ANY SPEED AND ROAD CONDITION EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN. TOOK TO SAVANNAH FORD DEALER (JC LEWIS FORD) THEY WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER WINDOW ELECTRIC MOTOR. SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING ON A CAR BOUGHT IN OCT. 19 WITH LESS THAN 6K MILES.
MY ICP IN MY MUSTANG WILL RANDOMLY BLANK OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE BRAKING AND DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR STAYS RUNNING, BUT I HAVE NO INFORMATION. SINCE IT IS A DIGITAL SCREEN I LOSE MY SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER AND EVERYTHING ELSE ON THE ICP. IT WILL BOOT BACK UP AFTER 10 SECONDS AND WORK PROPERLY.
TRANSMISSION GOES BY ITS SELF VERY DANGEROUS CAR DRIVES ITS SELF WHEN FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND BEING GIVEN NO GASS WILL GO AS FAST AS 15 MPH BY ITSELF
2019 FORD MUSTANG GT 5.0L WITH 10 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MILAGE: 14,000 -ENGINE STALLS WHEN CAR COMES TO A STOP (HAPPENED MORE THAN 10 TIMES). -HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING FROM 4TH TO 5TH. -DIPPING AND IRRITATING RPM WHEN IDLE. -EXHAUST SOUND VALVE SQUEAKING NOISE (LIKE THE SOUND WHEN THE METAL HAS CORROSION SQUEAKI…
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2019 FORD MUSTANG GT 5.0L WITH 10 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MILAGE: 14,000 -ENGINE STALLS WHEN CAR COMES TO A STOP (HAPPENED MORE THAN 10 TIMES). -HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING FROM 4TH TO 5TH. -DIPPING AND IRRITATING RPM WHEN IDLE. -EXHAUST SOUND VALVE SQUEAKING NOISE (LIKE THE SOUND WHEN THE METAL HAS CORROSION SQUEAKING SOUND) WHILE THE VALVE CHANGES FROM QUITE TO NORMAL OR FROM NORMAL TO TRACK. -WHEEL WINING NOISE SHOWS ON OR ABOVE 40MPH (LIKE WHEEL HUB BEARING HUMMING SOUND). -DASH AND REAR DRIVER SIDE RATTLING NOISES. -FRONT END BUSHINGS SQUEAKING NOISES (ESPECIALLY CAN BE HEARD WHILE PASSING ON CAR PARKING BUMPS).
Official recalls
626V372000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
Jun 9, 2026
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 & remedy
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 were mailed July 13, 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.
25V572000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Sep 3, 2025
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 & remedy
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.
25V442000 · Back Over Prevention:software
Jun 27, 2025
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 & remedy
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.
22V382000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
May 27, 2022
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 & remedy
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.
20V263000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel; Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
May 8, 2020
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 & remedy
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
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.
19V076000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
Feb 11, 2019
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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