2019 Ford Mustang Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 28 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Ford Mustang, 19% of its 149 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 17,000. One related recall (22V382000) covers 5.0L manual-transmission PCM software.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 28
- 19% of 149
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 17,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the 10-speed automatic shifting harshly or lurching, especially when coming to a stop or shifting from park to drive or reverse.
- Some describe the 10-speed jerking or banging between gears during normal driving and braking, at times reducing braking confidence.
- Manual transmission owners (MT82, 6-speed) report a scratchy or grinding feel between 5th and 6th gear along with harsh shift engagement.
- Several complaints mention the transmission shifting aggressively back and forth on its own, including sudden forward jerks of a few feet.
- One owner reported a differential coolant line leak discovered after the vehicle sat in storage.
- A complaint referencing recall 22V382000 stated the needed part was unavailable and the repair took longer than expected.
When 2019 Ford Mustang transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 19, 2019, latest Sep 14, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Ford Mustang
- NHTSA 22V382000May 27, 2022Transmission & Powertrain25,032 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
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.
Risk: 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.
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.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Mustang model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2019 Ford Mustang have?
- NHTSA lists 28 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Ford Mustang, which is 19% of all 149 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2019 Ford Mustang?
- Yes. Recall 22V382000, reported 2022-05-27, covers 2019-2020 Mustangs with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions where the Powertrain Control Module could send a faulted signal; Ford updates the PCM software free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2019 Mustang transmission problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 17,000 miles.
- Did the 2019 Mustang transmission issues cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 Mustang shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported.