2019 Ford Mustang engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2019 Ford Mustang — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle's speed did not accelerate above 20 MPH. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated…”
filed May 13, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that it was difficult to start the vehicle. While driving at 30 MPH, there was a significant amount of white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipes, reducing the visibility of the rear of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over to the…”
filed Apr 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mustang | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Mustang | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 Mustang | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 Mustang | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 Mustang | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 Mustang | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Mustang | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Mustang | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 Mustang | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Ford Mustang
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.