2019 Ford Mustang power train problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Ford Mustang — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Head gasket blew, and car overheated immediately on the freeway, with no warning signs, and at only 43,000 miles when a failure like this should not occur. Had to find a place to pull over and be towed to avoid more engine damage. Both independent mechanic and Ford dealership has confirmed this…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“My 2019 Ford Mustang equipped with the 2.3L EcoBoost engine developed a check-engine light, rough startups, engine misfires/rough running, and some engine knocking. The vehicle had approximately 87,453 miles. I took the vehicle to an authorized Ford dealership for diagnosis. The dealer brought the…”
filed Aug 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may broadcast an unintended faulted signal to the modules…Campaign 22V382000 · May 27, 2022
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2301. Reason for update: update the Part List Description. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh…
TSB 25-2475 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2025
Power Train problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 7 | 9% |
| 2022 Mustang | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 Mustang | 9 | 16% |
| 2020 Mustang | 25 | 21% |
| 2018 Mustang | 45 | 24% |
| 2017 Mustang | 22 | 8% |
| 2016 Mustang | 29 | 8% |
| 2015 Mustang | 42 | 10% |
| 2014 Mustang | 30 | 8% |
| 2013 Mustang | 48 | 18% |
| 2012 Mustang | 177 | 38% |
| 2011 Mustang | 200 | 43% |
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.