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2019 Ford Mustang: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Mustang, most recently filed June 2026. Owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

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Recalls (6)

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Mustang. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2019 Ford Mustang. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V372000 Filed Jun 9, 2026

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

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
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.
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.
Repair progress not yet reported2,349 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Ford Mustang. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V572000 Filed Sep 3, 2025

Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
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.
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.
15.4% repairedof 1,456,417 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Ford Mustang. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V442000 Filed Jun 27, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
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.
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.
54.8% repairedof 200,237 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Ford Mustang. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V382000 Filed May 27, 2022

Powertrain Control Module Malfunction

Power train · automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
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.
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.
68.3% repairedof 25,032 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Ford Mustang. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V263000 Filed May 8, 2020

Out Of Park Warning Message and Chime Too Short

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
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.
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.
86.5% repairedof 10,460 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V263000
Listed for 2019 Ford Mustang. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V076000 Filed Feb 11, 2019

Instrument Cluster May Go Blank on Start-Up

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
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.
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.
92% repairedof 4,212 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V076000

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Owner complaints (149)

149 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

3involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford Mustang, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 149.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2019 compares with other Mustang years

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This year (2019)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 9.3%★★★★★
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Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2019 Ford Mustang 2 dr rwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined

25
mpg combined
21
city
31
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,700
CO₂ tailpipe
359 g/mi
EPA class
Subcompact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,612per year
$218per month
600gallons a year

Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2019 Ford Mustang configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.3 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive21 / 31 / 25$2,700359
2.3 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive21 / 32 / 25$2,700355
2.3 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23$2,900385
2.3 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23$2,900389
2.3 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive20 / 27 / 23$2,900385
2.3 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23$2,900386
5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive16 / 25 / 19$3,550471
5 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive15 / 24 / 18$3,700490
5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 24 / 18$3,700491
5 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive15 / 24 / 18$3,700490
5.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive14 / 21 / 16$5,150549

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2019 Ford Mustang FAQ

How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 26V372000 (electrical), 25V572000 (rear camera), 25V442000 (rear camera), 22V382000 (power train), 20V263000 (electrical), 19V076000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2019 Ford Mustang problems?

Owners filed 149 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (51), Electrical system (32), Power train (28) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2019 Ford Mustang get?

EPA rates the 2.3 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual version at 21 city, 31 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2019 Ford Mustang get?

NHTSA rated the 2019 Ford Mustang 2 dr rwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.3% rollover risk).

How does the 2019 Mustang compare with other years?

Among the 2015–2021 Ford Mustang model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (55) and the 2015 the most (437). The 2019 drew 149. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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