Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Ford Mustang owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving and reversing at an undisclosed speed, the park-aid fault, and pre-collision assists were not available, and another unknown message was displayed. Additionally, the rear-view camera was inoperable while reversing. The gear indicator failed to display on the instrument panel. The rev-matching feature was also inoperable while downshifting. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V382000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had previously been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V382000 (Power Train). The failure recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was experiencing hard shifting, and the transmission was slipping. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, where the contact was informed that the transmission fluid was low, and a quart of transmission fluid was added to the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred 6 months later. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal from a complete stop, and the vehicle had become undrivable. The message "See Manual" was displayed. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle inadvertently jerked three to four feet forward. The contact stated that the transmission started to shift aggressively back and forth. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be factory reset. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that months later the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the transmission was factory reset again however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the instrument panel blacked out, disabling all electrical systems. The driving assist, speedometer, A/C and other electrical systems all failed to operate as needed. The contact was able to coast to the side of the roadway and turned the vehicle off for several minutes. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure was not self-corrected. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V382000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact researched online and found NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V382000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer and the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced an undisclosed failure with the vehicle and the vehicle was no longer drivable. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
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.
My 2019 Ford Mustang equipped with the 2.3L EcoBoost engine developed a check-engine light, rough startups, engine misfires/rough running, and some engine knocking. The vehicle had approximately 87,453 miles. I took the vehicle to an authorized Ford dealership for diagnosis. The dealer brought the engine to operating temperature, pressurized the cooling system to 21 PSI, removed the ignition coils and spark plugs, and inspected the cylinders with a borescope. The dealer documented coolant intrusion into cylinder #2 due to a failed cylinder head and recommended replacement of the complete long-block engine due to the extent of the damage. The dealer also documented diagnostic trouble codes P0300 and P0316 for misfires, along with P008A and P018C related to low-side fuel pressure. …
Rebuilt transmissions are bad. Two in the last four weeks have been placed in my 2019 California Special Edition Mustang, and both are bad. They both came from the Ford manufacturer. The transmission locks up at any point while driving at any speed, causing the car to jerk to a standstill, and only while you are driving. We were on 465, and the car automatically stopped in the middle of the highway while other vehicles were flying by and behind me. We were almost hit by several vehicles. This also occurred while the mechanic test drove the car with the second rebuilt transmission placed in my car. No warnings, nothing before this occurred. This is a huge safety hazard and risk for many. The dealership is aware and advised me to contact Ford Motor Company and not to drive my car until something can be done. …
The 10-speed automatic transmission (10R80) in my 2019 Ford Mustang GT began malfunctioning around 84,000-85,000 miles, displaying a consistent hesitation followed by a sudden jolt during acceleration between 15-30 mph. A Ford dealership confirmed the issue and diagnosed it as an internal leak in the clutch drum assembly, referred to as a "CDF drum internal leak." The vehicle has not shown any warning lights or dashboard messages, and the symptoms developed gradually before becoming consistent. The malfunction causes the car to unexpectedly lurch forward during normal driving, which poses a safety risk to myself and others, particularly in traffic, at intersections, or when merging. This unpredictable behavior could lead to loss of control or rear-end collisions. …
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. …
Related recalls
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…
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 complaints in other Mustang years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2019 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2019 Ford Mustang, 19% of the model year's 150 complaints. The component named most often is driveline › differential unit (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Ford Mustang transmission problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 22V-382 (control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), May 27, 2022). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2019 Ford Mustang transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 17,000 miles, and 64% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.