Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) or in Section 303-14 of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated to address this concern.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2019 Ford Mustang powertrain problems
moderate Owners of the 2019 Ford Mustang have filed 26 NHTSA complaints about the powertrain, typically surfacing around 23,000 miles at roughly $2,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
26
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
| Model year | powertrain complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Mustang | 36 |
| 2016 Mustang | 28 |
| 2017 Mustang | 20 |
| 2018 Mustang | 43 |
| 2019 Mustang (this page) | 26 |
| 2020 Mustang | 22 |
| 2021 Mustang | 8 |
| 2022 Mustang | 4 |
When does it fail?
Of the 26 powertrain complaints filed for the 2019 Ford Mustang, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 26 powertrain complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Powertrain accounts for 18% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 6 categories tracked.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering powertrain on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
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 engagement * Delayed engagement * Harsh shift * Delayed shift * Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 and/or P07F7 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission control module (TCM). This may be due to axial movement of the CDF clutch c
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2126. Reason for update: update the Part List and Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh engagement * Delayed engagement * Harsh shift * Delayed shift * Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 and/or P07F7 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission control module (TCM). This may be due to axial movement of the CD
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Some 2018-2023 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine and a 10R80 transmission may exhibit a buck/jerk sensation that may be perceived as an engine misfire during throttle tip-in between 35-45 mph (56-72 km/h) and with the transmission in 8th, 9th, or 10th gear. This buck/jerk sensation is a characteristic of the vehicle and can be compared to a like vehicle that is equipped with a similar powertrain (engine, transmission, and rear end gear ratio) driven in the same manner. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) will not set because of this condition. If no DTC is set, inform the customer that the vehicle is operating as designed. If a misfire DTC is present, the DTC should be diagnosed first
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Various vehicles equiped with 10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100/10R140 transmissions may require replacement of the seal kits (7153) when internal repairs are being performed. These kits come with 4 wheel drive (4WD) seals and will no longer include the 2WD seals. When working on a 2WD vehicle, any 2WD seals must be ordered separately. Refer to the parts catalog for the proper 2WD seals required.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2019 Ford Mustang powertrain has multiple serious issues documented by owners. Head gasket failures are widespread on EcoBoost models, with coolant leaking into cylinders and oil starting around 39,000–56,000 miles. Owners report progressive coolant loss, misfiring on cold start, and check engine lights. One owner faced a $12,000 engine replacement bill. Ford is facing class-action litigation over this defect, and owners state no relief has been provided.
The 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission is problematic across the board. Owners describe sudden lurching and hesitation between 15–30 mph, harsh jerking into and out of gears, and loss of power warnings. A dealership diagnosed a clutch drum internal leak (CDF drum) in one vehicle at 84,000–85,000 miles. Transmission factory resets provide only temporary relief before failures recur. Some owners needed clutch, flywheel, and slave cylinder replacement.
Manual transmission owners report harsh shifts starting at just 4,000 miles and a reverse lockout mechanism that fails to prevent unintended reverse engagement. Cold-start transmission behavior is poor—hard jolts when shifting into Reverse or Drive after overnight sitting. Steering assist faults, driveshaft knocking, and engine stalling at stops round out the complaints. NHTSA recall 22V382000 (Power Train) parts remain on backorder in multiple cases, leaving vehicles undrivable while owners wait.
Same Ford Mustang powertrain reports on nearby years: 2016 · 2017 · 2018 · 2020
Failure modes owners describe
Head gasket failure—coolant intrusion
Owners report head gaskets leaking coolant into engine cylinders and oil, attributed to faulty engine block design. Symptoms develop gradually and can progress to catastrophic engine damage.
When: Reported at mileage ranging from 39,000 to 56,000 miles; coolant loss noticed over weeks to months before diagnosis
Symptoms owners cite: Progressively lower coolant levels; Engine sputtering and misfiring on cold startup; Check engine light; Contaminated oil; Rough running for 10 seconds on cold start
Codes mentioned: P0300 (generic misfire)
Repairs/costs cited: Owners cite engine replacement costs around $12,000; one owner paid out of pocket
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Ford facing class-action lawsuits over the defect on 2015–2019 EcoBoost models; no relief program mentioned by owners
10R80 10-speed automatic transmission—jerking, hesitation, hard shifts
Owners report unpredictable hesitation followed by sudden lunges during acceleration, hard shifts under braking, aggressive banging between gears, and lurching in and out of Park/Drive/Reverse. Issues include clutch drum internal leaks and transmission control faults.
When: Reported from early ownership (one owner noted issues since January 2021 purchase of used 2019 model); some failures around 35,000–85,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Hesitation during acceleration (15–30 mph); Sudden lurching forward or jerking 3–4 feet unexpectedly; Hard shifting into and out of gear; Aggressive shifting back and forth; Hard downshift during braking; Loss of power or reduced power warnings; Transmission feels confused mid-shift
Codes mentioned: CDF drum internal leak (clutch drum), Unspecified transmission failure
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership diagnosed internal leak in clutch drum assembly (CDF drum); one owner added a quart of transmission fluid as temporary fix but failure recurred in 6 months; some repaired via transmission factory reset but failures recurred; clutch, flywheel, and slave cylinder replacement needed per dealer diagnosis in one case
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer opened case and referred owner to NHTSA Hotline; some owners report manufacturer offered no assistance; NHTSA Campaign 22V382000 (Power Train) referenced but parts on backorder in at least one case
MT82 6-speed manual transmission—harsh shifts, light clutch engagement
Owners report harsh, inaccurate gear re-engagement starting at very low mileage, light clutch pedal feel with unclear engagement point, and potential internal failure risks.
When: Issues appeared at only 4,000 miles from purchase; one owner reported scratch between 5th and 6th gear from day one of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Harsh shifts; Inaccurate re-engagement when shifting; Light clutch pedal without clear engagement point; Inability to feel engaged point; Scratch between gears audible from first use
Repairs/costs cited: Owners state transmission needs to be replaced or fixed to proper standard; no repairs documented in narratives
Reverse gear lockout—failure to engage/disengage correctly
On manual-transmission models, the reverse lockout collar and plastic shifter assembly fail to function as designed, allowing the vehicle to inadvertently shift into reverse without lifting the collar or without driver intent.
When: Recurring issue affecting multiple 2019 Mustang manual owners; related to earlier Shelby GT350 recall 19B34
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle shifts into reverse without lifting reverse lockout collar; Accidental reverse engagement when attempting to shift to first or second gear; Reverse camera activates unintentionally when shifter slightly pushed toward driver; Unsafe and unpredictable shifting behavior
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Related to Shelby GT350 recall 19B34; same defect noted on 2019 Mustang GT and other model years
Transmission shift control—cold-start jerking and confusion
Vehicles exhibit harsh jolting when shifting from Reverse or Park to Drive after cold start, particularly in cold temperatures. Transmission also shows confusion during mid-gear upshifts with RPM dips before completing shift.
When: Occurs consistently on cold California mornings around 50°F and during cold starts later in the day; one case at 84,000–85,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Hard jolt into Reverse after cold start (as if hitting a wall); Confusion during 4th-to-5th gear shift with RPM drop; Hard downshifts during braking; Transmission feels uncertain when shifting
Engine stalling at stop
Engine stalls repeatedly when vehicle comes to a stop, occurring more than 10 times on a single vehicle.
When: Reported at 14,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Engine stalls when coming to complete stop; Recurring stalling event (over 10 occurrences)
Driveshaft failure
Driveshaft develops a fault requiring replacement. Failure accompanied by check engine light, misfiring, knocking sound from underneath vehicle, and external fumes.
When: Failure mileage 25,538
Symptoms owners cite: Check engine warning light illuminated; Misfiring; Knocking sound from underneath vehicle when shifting into reverse; Fumes from outside vehicle
Repairs/costs cited: Driveshaft replacement needed per dealer diagnosis; vehicle not yet repaired as of complaint date
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified but no assistance offered
Differential coolant line leak
Differential coolant line develops a leak, recurring after initial replacement. Issue emerged after vehicle was placed in storage.
When: Discovered after 4 months in storage; failure mileage 2,600
Symptoms owners cite: Leak underneath vehicle
Repairs/costs cited: Differential coolant line replaced but failure recurred; replacement part on backorder
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer informed contact that part needed for repair was on backorder
Electrical system blackout—instrument panel failure
All instrument panel and electrical systems black out while driving at highway speed, disabling critical gauges and driver assist systems. Failure is not self-correcting.
When: Failure mileage 38,000
Symptoms owners cite: Instrument panel blacked out completely; Speedometer inoperable; A/C and all electrical systems failed; Driving assist systems disabled
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Failure linked to NHTSA Campaign 22V382000 (Power Train) but owner's VIN not included in campaign; no repairs performed
Recall repair unavailability—NHTSA 22V382000
Multiple owners report inability to complete required recall repairs (NHTSA 22V382000, Power Train) due to parts shortages, extended delays, or dealer refusal based on aftermarket modifications (supercharger).
When: Reported at mileages 17,000 and 23,000; recall repair delays exceeded reasonable timeframe per owners
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle unable to be repaired under recall; Parts on backorder; Dealer unable to duplicate failure or complete repair; Vehicle becomes undrivable while waiting for parts
Repairs/costs cited: Clutch, flywheel, and slave cylinder replacement needed in one case; supercharger-equipped vehicle denied recall service with claim that supercharger program reinstall was needed
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 22V382000 issued; manufacturer and dealer exceeded reasonable timeframe for parts availability; recall notice does not list exceptions for aftermarket modifications
Transmission fault—loss of power/unresponsiveness
Vehicle fails to respond when accelerator is depressed from complete stop; loss of power and reduced-power warnings during acceleration. Transmission fault undetermined in some cases.
When: Failure at 65,000 miles after earlier low-fluid issue; intermittent failures at undisclosed speeds in other cases
Symptoms owners cite: No response to accelerator pedal from complete stop; Vehicle becomes undrivable; Loss of power or reduced power warning; Vehicle shaking abnormally while accelerating at 50 mph; Jerking when shifting P to D or R to D
Codes mentioned: Unspecified transmission failure, Check engine light (intermittent)
Repairs/costs cited: Transmission fluid low—one quart added initially; failure recurred 6 months later; vehicle not diagnosed or repaired; message 'See Manual' displayed
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified but no assistance provided; dealer referred owner to NHTSA Hotline
Transmission malfunction—harsh shifts and slipping
Transmission exhibits hard shifting and fluid slippage. Low transmission fluid was factor in at least one case, but problem recurred after fluid top-up.
When: Recurred 6 months after transmission specialist added fluid
Symptoms owners cite: Hard shifting; Transmission slipping; Vehicle failure to respond from complete stop
Repairs/costs cited: Transmission specialist added one quart of fluid; issue recurred
Rough idle and RPM dips
Engine idles poorly with dips in RPM and rough running. Related to transmission shift control issues in some cases.
When: Reported at 14,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Dipping and irritating RPM at idle
Exhaust valve noise and wheel bearing humming
Corrosion-like squeaking from exhaust sound valve during mode transitions; wheel humming or whining noise at highway speeds consistent with wheel hub bearing failure.
When: Reported at 14,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Exhaust sound valve squeaking (metal corrosion sound) when valve transitions between quiet and normal modes; Wheel whining or humming noise above 40 mph (consistent with wheel hub bearing sound)
Steering assist and traction control faults
Multiple steering and traction warnings displayed; Advance Trac system and Hill Start Assist unavailable. Vehicle response becomes aggressive with RPM drops and steering wheel tightening, making navigation difficult.
When: Timing not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Service Advance Trac warning; Steering Assist Fault warning; Hill Start Assist not available; Aggressive drivetrain response with RPM drop; Steering wheel becomes tight and hard to turn
Unintended vehicle movement—transmission self-engaging
Vehicle moves forward on its own at up to 15 mph without driver input on throttle or brake, presenting serious safety hazard.
When: Timing not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle drives itself at 15 mph with foot off brake and no gas input; Movement described as very dangerous
Synthesized from 26 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
My my trunk has a set of cords that have been caught in my trunk door and severed in half. They are then too short to fix. Basically Im stuck I do believe it wasn’t thought through very well. I have a 2019 eco boost convertible in which the adaptive cruise control has never worked. Current PROBLEMS(these are all on my Ford app) -Restraints indicator lamp Warning - pre collision assist not…
Transmission goes by its self very dangerous car drives its self when foot off the brake and being given no gass will go as fast as 15 MPH by itself
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…
Had powertrain trouble with your 2019 Ford Mustang?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2019 Ford Mustang?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 26 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 10,000 and 35,000 miles, with the median around 23,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 10,000; a quarter make it past 35,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Ford/Mustang.
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