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2019 Ford Mustang Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2019 Ford Mustang has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 152 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Ford Mustang, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2019 Ford Mustang owner complaints

Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Mustang, describing incidents dated April 30, 2019 to October 27, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 64 complaints
  • Electrical System 32 complaints
  • Power Train 28 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 19 complaints
  • Structure 9 complaints
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages 6 complaints

Of the 152 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 152 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11774190 · Filed

    A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, fuel or temperature level, or safety system warnings. Gas pedal doesn't act and doesn't even effect the car's engine. And suddenly it catches up and jerks.

  • ODI #11772794 · Filed

    My 2019 ford mustang egoboost with only 59,000 miles has a cylinder three coolant intrusion. This is disappointing, as the only right way to fix this according to Ford, is to replace the whole engine. Nobody should expect to have to fix their entire engine. Now on cold starts coolant is leaking in…

  • ODI #11770802 · Filed

    Known engine coolant intrusion problem with the Ford EcoBoost engine. It misfires and was confirmed by a service center that a whole new engine was needed. Car shaking and rumbling-- gas smell. Afraid of it catching fire.

Read all 152 complaints

Instrument Cluster May Go Blank on Start-Up/FMVSS 101

NHTSA #26V372000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice

Reported June 9, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 2,349 vehicles

Repair completion: 45.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 26C27 · Owners notified July 13, 2026 · Vehicles built November 5, 2018 – January 15, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image

NHTSA #25V572000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice

Reported September 3, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 1,456,417 vehicles

Repair completion: 21.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 25S89 · Owners notified January 13, 2026 · Vehicles built through December 20, 2018 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

NHTSA #25V442000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported June 27, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 200,237 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 25S72 · Owners notified September 4, 2025 · Vehicles built starting May 14, 2018 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Powertrain Control Module Malfunction

NHTSA #22V382000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM) · NHTSA notice

Reported May 27, 2022 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 25,032 vehicles

Repair completion: 68.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 22S37 · Owners notified June 15, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Out Of Park Warning Message and Chime Too Short

NHTSA #20V263000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Gear Position Indication (PRNDL) · NHTSA notice

Reported May 8, 2020 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 10,460 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 20S21 · Owners notified May 26, 2020 · Vehicles built April 26, 2019 – October 19, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Instrument Cluster May Go Blank on Start-Up

NHTSA #19V076000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice

Reported February 11, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 4,212 vehicles

Repair completion: 92.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 19C03 · Owners notified March 8, 2019 · Vehicles built November 5, 2018 – January 15, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Ford Mustang model years

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