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2019 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 62 engine complaints for the 2019 Ford Mustang, 42% of its 149 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 60,528. No related recall is on file for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
62
42% of 149
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,529 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine seizes or locks up suddenly while driving, sometimes preceded by a metallic grinding noise.
  • Engine stalls unexpectedly when the car comes to a stop, in some cases repeatedly.
  • Check engine light comes on along with a knocking sound and drivability concerns.
  • Car lunges or jerks forward at a stop in drive, raising concern about hitting another vehicle.
  • Engine shudders and loses power while driving, with the check engine light blinking before stabilizing.
  • Recurring misfire codes tied to spark plugs and ignition coils that persist even after replacement.

When 2019 Ford Mustang engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 6, 2019, latest Sep 22, 2026.

2019 Ford Mustang engine complaints: complaints filed per month5Sep 2019Dec 2022Oct 2023Jun 2024Dec 2024Jun 2025Nov 2025Jun 2026
62 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2025 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2019 Ford Mustang

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Mustang model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200592 (13%)
  2. 200658 (14%)
  3. 200758 (9%)
  4. 200827 (8%)
  5. 200924 (13%)
  6. 201022 (8%)
  7. 201181 (17%)
  8. 201260 (13%)
  9. 201336 (13%)
  10. 201424 (7%)
  11. 201564 (15%)
  12. 201688 (23%)
  13. 201736 (14%)
  14. 201862 (32%)
  15. 201962 (42%)
  16. 202031 (26%)
  17. 202111 (20%)
  18. 20228 (16%)
  19. 20233 (20%)
  20. 202411 (14%)
  21. 20255 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2019 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA lists 62 engine complaints for the 2019 Mustang, which is 42% of the 149 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford Mustang engine?
No related recall is listed in the data for this engine issue.
At what mileage do 2019 Mustang engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 60,528 miles.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these engine complaints?
No crashes, fires, or injuries are recorded among the 62 engine complaints for the 2019 Mustang.
How does the 2019 Mustang compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 42% share of engine complaints in 2019 is the highest of any Mustang model year listed, compared to 32% in 2018 and 26% in 2020.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.