5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,316 miles

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problem #12

Oct 152023

Mustang

  • miles
I drive a manual 6 speed mustang gt 2019 the hazard that this vehicle is presenting and have seen many others complain about with a similar isssue that can be lethal causing an accident injury or even death. The mustang is known to have a reverse lockout feature with a collar and a plastic assembly where the shifter is, but it seems as it was poorly designed or poorly assembled as the problem many mustang owners are having ;such as me is that the vehicle will go in to reverse gear without lifting up the collar or in other words without disengaging the reverse lockout so instead of going into first gear it will go into reverse same goes for the second gear. I put the clutch in and put it in first or second gear or even just slightly pushing the shifter towards me and the reverse camera will turn on that is very unsafe and dangerous I recall this being also a dangerous thing for the Shelby gt350 recall number 19B34 it-??s not only a issues on those vehicles but also on the mustang 2019 Gt and other years

- Greenacres, FL, USA

problem #11

Aug 012023

Mustang

  • miles
Check engine light kept coming on for a misfire after my car was shaking in idle for months. By the time check engine light came on, the code read misfire cylinder 2. Assumed at first it was spark plugs or ignition coil, so I replaced those and still was having the issue. Check engine light was still coming on and misfire was still happening. Took car to auto shop and was told I need a new engine due to coolant leaking from engine into cylinders. Took car then to Ford dealership for them to review the problem and they came up with same conclusion and even said that this is a common problem with the Ecoboost engines. This is a KNOWN problem by Ford, and they have since corrected the issue with a new and improved engine, however they expect customers to pay for their defective engine replacement. My car is at 62,000 miles. It should not need a new engine. They sold me the car new, when Ford was well aware of this common issue which can become extremely dangerous.

- Nixa, MO, USA

problem #10

Apr 012023

Mustang

  • 25,538 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle experienced misfiring, and a knocking sound was coming from underneath the vehicle while shifting into reverse. There were fumes coming from outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the driveshaft was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 25,538.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #9

May 102023

Mustang

  • miles
Cylinder number 2 on the Engine block is leaking antifreeze.

- Tallassee, AL, USA

problem #8

Feb 232023

Mustang

  • miles
I was driving on the the 215 Freeway in Las Vegas and the car started to shutter with a loss of power in the engine. The check engine light starting blinking orange. I was going downhill so I let the car coast while I tried to pull off the road. After about 15 seconds the engine stabilized and the check engine light stopped blinking and stayed a solid yellow. I pulled the car off the road and let it rest. I was able to get the car home and took it to V & V Auto in Las Vegas the first appointment I could make. I was told coolant was leaking into the engine and the head gasket needed to be replaced. The mechanic told me this is a design flaw with the Ford EcoBoost Turbo Engines. Why is Ford allowed to put faulty engines on the road? I only had 64000 miles on the car at the the time and I have always had the car serviced.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #7

Mar 222023

Mustang

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs, and ignition coils needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs, and ignition coils needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred, and the independent mechanic advised having the vehicle diagnosed by a local dealer. The vehicle was then towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

- Corona, CA, USA

problem #6

Dec 072022

Mustang

  • miles
I have taken my vehicle to Ford. Called Ford as well. And when at a stop, and while in drive, my car will lunge/ jerk and if my car was behind a vehicle too close could hit it. I also believe that If a person were in front of the vehicle it could lunge forward into them. I see in google that many 2019 mustang owners have reports this as well. This jerk/ lunge has happened a hand full of times. Two Ford dealerships and ford.com have advised they do not have reports from consumers on this.

- Cornelius , NC, USA

problem #5

Jul 252021

Mustang

  • miles
Car was taken to FORD for diagnosis because it was running oddly and the service light kept coming on. After taking it in Ford said there was nothing wrong with it and 2 days later it blows a head gasket and comes to a screeching halrt and the motor seizes.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #4

Feb 272021

Mustang

  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at 15 mph, the contact heard a knocking sound in the engine. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to bill currie Ford (5815 N dale mabry hwy, tampa, fl 33614) where it was diagnosed with the engine needing to be replaced. Prior to the contact owning the vehicle, the previous owner had the original engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #3

Dec 112019

Mustang

  • 10,000 miles
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).

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #2

Nov 132019

Mustang

  • 1,800 miles
Riding under normal driving conditions, car stalls from a V8 to a V2. No power at all, if you want to switch from normal, to any selectable driving modes from toggle switch or steering wheel, wont change. Turn of car, turn it back on and continued with same problem.

- Naranjito, PR, USA

problem #1

Aug 152019

Mustang

  • 452 miles
While driving my GT350 on a highway at around 55 mph the engine made metallic grinding noises suddenly, and without warning. I instinctively pressed in the clutch pedal and then engine stopped spinning and locked up. I was fortunate to be in an area with a pull-off area and thin traffic. It could have been very dangerous at higher speeds, in thicker traffic, or with a less experienced driver. Once stopped, I checked the car and confirmed that the starter could not spin the motor due to mechanical failure. There were only about 450 miles on the vehicle when this happened. I was later told by the dealer that the engine had an issue with a rocker and valve, which caused the engine fail and lock up. A replacement engine also had 'valvetrain noise' and was determined to be no good by the dealer. I did not see or use the car with that engine. Beyond that, this issue is still unresolved as the car has not been repaired.

- Haddon Twp, NJ, USA