2019 Ford Mustang Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary
The 2019 Ford Mustang has 167 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve engine and electrical system.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 167 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
ENGINE
39 23.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
27 16.2%
POWER TRAIN
21 12.6%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18 10.8%
STRUCTURE:BODY
9 5.4%
Quick Insights
The top category is ENGINE, accounting for 23.4% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 28 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2019 Ford Mustang
The 2019 Ford Mustang has 167 owner complaints in this dataset. ENGINE is the most common complaint category, representing about 23% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2019 Ford Mustang are ENGINE (39), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (27), POWER TRAIN (21).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 86 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2019 Ford Mustang?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 28 of 28 systems
ENGINE
39 Reports23% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
WHILE DRIVING MY GT350 ON A HIGHWAY AT AROUND 55 MPH THE ENGINE MADE METALLIC GRINDING NOISES SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING. I INSTINCTIVELY PRESSED IN THE CLUTCH PEDAL AND THEN ENGINE STOPPED SPINNING AND LOCKED UP. I WAS FORTUNATE TO BE IN AN AREA WITH A PULL-OFF AREA AND THIN TRAFFIC. IT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS AT HIGHER SPEEDS, IN THICKER TRAFFIC, OR WITH A LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER. ONCE STOPPED, I CHECKED THE CAR AND CONFIRMED THAT THE STARTER COULD NOT SPIN THE MOTOR DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE. THERE WERE ONLY ABOUT 450 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I WAS LATER TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE ENGINE HAD AN ISSUE WITH A ROCKER AND VALVE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE FAIL AND LOCK UP. A REPLACEMENT ENGINE ALSO HAD 'VALVETRAIN NOISE' AND WAS DETERMINED TO BE NO GOOD BY THE DEALER. I DID NOT SEE OR USE THE CAR WITH THAT ENGINE. BEYOND THAT, THIS ISSUE IS STILL UNRESOLVED AS THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.
9/6/2019
RIDING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, CAR STALLS FROM A V8 TO A V2. NO POWER AT ALL, IF YOU WANT TO SWITCH FROM NORMAL, TO ANY SELECTABLE DRIVING MODES FROM TOGGLE SWITCH OR STEERING WHEEL, WONT CHANGE. TURN OF CAR, TURN IT BACK ON AND CONTINUED WITH SAME PROBLEM.
12/9/2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
27 Reports16% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS BLANK UPON START-UP. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 19V076000. AT VEHICLE START-UP, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER ASSEMBLY SOMETIMES MISFUNCTIONS AND SHOWS A BLANK DISPLAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED MY CAR FOR ONLY 1 MONTH. I BROUGHT IT IN FOR SERVICE ON 6/4/19 AND WALKER FORD SUPPOSEDLY UPDATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER SOFTWARE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND ON 6/18 UPON STARTING THE CAR, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS BLANK. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN MY GARAGE. I GOT IN IT TO GO TO WORK AND STARTED IT AND THE PANEL WAS BLANK. I TURNED CAR OFF AND WENT INSIDE THE HOUSE AND CALLED FORD. I THEN WENT BACK INTO CAR AND RESTARTED IT AND IT WAS FINE. IT WAS WORKING AGAIN.
6/18/2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD MUSTANG. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, THE BACKUP CAMERA FAILED TO OPERATE. SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE TRACTION CONTROL, CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT, DRIVE MODE SELECTION NOT AVAILABLE, HILL START ASSIST, ROD SUSPENSION, AND BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT OFF WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CROSSROADS FORD LINCOLN, INC (1070 VERSAILLES RD, FRANKFORT, KY 40601, 502-695-1990) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A DEFECTIVE BATTERY. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE SAME DEALER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND WAS INFORMED THAT A REGIONAL MANAGER WOULD CALL HIM BACK TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166.
10/10/2019
POWER TRAIN
21 Reports13% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
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 TO TRACK. -WHEEL WINING NOISE SHOWS ON OR ABOVE 40MPH (LIKE WHEEL HUB BEARING HUMMING SOUND). -DASH AND REAR DRIVER SIDE RATTLING NOISES. -FRONT END BUSHINGS SQUEAKING NOISES (ESPECIALLY CAN BE HEARD WHILE PASSING ON CAR PARKING BUMPS).
12/19/2019
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
12/20/2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18 Reports11% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
I PURCHASED A NEW 2019 FORD MUSTANG ECOBOOST ON OCTOBER 16, 2019, SINCE DAY ONE THE GEAR SHIFT SELECT LEVER HAS NOT BEEN LIGHTING UP AT NIGHT TO SHOW ME WHICH GEAR I AM IN. IT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL. I BELIEVE IT IS UNSAFE, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE IF I HAPPEN TO BUMP THE SHIFT LEVER, I AM UNABLE TO SEE WHICH GEAR I AM IN AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
10/27/2019
RIDING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, CAR STALLS FROM A V8 TO A V2. NO POWER AT ALL, IF YOU WANT TO SWITCH FROM NORMAL, TO ANY SELECTABLE DRIVING MODES FROM TOGGLE SWITCH OR STEERING WHEEL, WONT CHANGE. TURN OF CAR, TURN IT BACK ON AND CONTINUED WITH SAME PROBLEM.
12/9/2019
STRUCTURE:BODY
9 Reports5% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
THE CAR WAS PURCHASED LAST NOVEMBER 2019, DURING THE FIRST MONTH, I NOTICED THAT THE ICP WAS NOT PROPERLY WORKING WHILE USING THE GPS- IT GIVES WRONG DIRECTION EVEN THE SETTINGS WERE CORRECTLY SET, LIKE IT WAS REMOTELY CONTROLLED. BESIDES THAT MY BATTERY WAS DISCHARGED THAT I NEEDED TO JUMPSTART IT AND TOWED IT BECAUSE THE 1ST TIME JUMPSTARTING DIDN'T WORK. IT HAPPENED 4X, BROUGHT IT TWICE TO FORD DEALER TO CHECK EVERYTHING WAS OKAY. IT EVEN SEND ME ALARM THRU FORD APP THAT IT WAS PUT ON "SLEEP MODE" EVEN IT WAS PARKED AND IT IS FREQUENTLY USED. NOT ONLY THAT, THE BOTH WINDOWS WERE OPENED WHEN I GOT BACK FROM AN HOUR ERRAND. WITH REGARDS TO THE SEAT BELTS, THERE'S NO WARNING THAT FLASHES ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN NOT IN USED WHILE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DESPITE RIDING WITH SOMEONE. IT IS ALSO LOOSE AFTER REMOVING IT, YOU NEED TO PULL IT MANUALLY TO RETURN TO THE SHORT LENGTH WHEN NOT STRAPPED. THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, IT NEEDS ABOUT 5-10 SECS TO WORK.
4/27/2020
ALL 18 & 19 MUSTANG HAVE A DEFECT FROM THE FACTORY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BUMPER UNDER HEADLIGHT HAS A NOTICEABLE GAP SEPARATION. DEALERSHIPS WILL NOT REPAIR IT TELL CUSTOMERS THAT THEY DAMAGED IT BY SCUFFING THE BOTTOM OF THE BUMPER. I AM A LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN THIS DEFECT IS BEING IGNORED. *TR
6/2/2020
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
9 Reports5% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Bought the car for my son August 2. The engine light came on the end of October, the Ford dealer was backed up once they took a look at it in the beginning of November. They told me I needed a whole new engine due to a coolant intrusion problem. Where I bought the car from state it came with a 12 month/12,000 mile warranty but warranty company is not covering that issue. This should be a recall and the engine should be completely covered.
1/3/2024
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was a misfire in cylinders #1 and #3, requiring the replacement of the spark plugs and ignition coil. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, who determined that coolant intrusion had damaged the engine, requiring the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
1/30/2024
WHEELS
4 Reports2% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD MUSTANG GT EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN TIRES, TIRE LINE: PILOT SPORT 4S, TIRE SIZE:255/40/R19 AND DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER TIRES BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND BOTH TIRES IMPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALER (GILBERT FORD 3175 U.S. HWY, US-441, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 (863) 588-7825). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE TIRES AS BEING SLASHED AND THEY WERE ULTIMATELY REPLACED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED, CASE NUMBER 19S02663. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE SAME FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALER ( GILBERT FORD 3175 U.S. HWY, US-441, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 (863) 588-7825. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE TIRE AS HAVING A NAIL INSIDE AS WELL AS WIRES COMING FROM THE TREAD OF THE TIRE. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INSTRUCTED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
6/25/2019
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 TO TRACK. -WHEEL WINING NOISE SHOWS ON OR ABOVE 40MPH (LIKE WHEEL HUB BEARING HUMMING SOUND). -DASH AND REAR DRIVER SIDE RATTLING NOISES. -FRONT END BUSHINGS SQUEAKING NOISES (ESPECIALLY CAN BE HEARD WHILE PASSING ON CAR PARKING BUMPS).
12/19/2019
STEERING
4 Reports2% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Electronic power steering makes a grinding noise at low speed when turning steering wheel. The noise is getting progressively louder.
11/4/2021
On 11/27/21 I was driving my 2019 mustang GT convertible with approx 15,000 miles. While going around a curve (not at an excessive speed) on dry pavement, the car became uncontrollable and began to spin out. As much as I tried to brake and steer into the slide, the car became more and more uncontrollable and felt as though it were speeding up. I only came to a stop after slamming into a tree and rolling over to the other side of the road. Vehicle is a total loss. I was lucky and only suffered minor injuries, but it very easily could have been much worse. The police and paramedics who arrived at the scene were expecting a fatality or severe injuries. In the end I was ticketed for failure to reduce speed. I'm losing my mind explaining to the police and insurance that the car sped up on its own and all control of the vehicle were lost. I am in danger of losing my license because of this and no one is believing that this could possibly happen and convinced me to state that I was probably driving too fast. This is a deadly problem. The internet is full of videos demonstrating this same problem: complete loss of control in a low speed turn. Before you ask, I wasn't racing, I wasn't drifting, I wasn't spinning my tires or doing donuts; I was just trying to go home to my kids who almost lost their father. If there is any saved data or physical evidence that needs to be saved, action is needed ASAP before the insurance company scraps it. Also, it should be noted that in the week leading up to the accident, the rear end would become loose when going around corners. I had planned to have it addressed at the next oil change.
12/4/2021
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
4 Reports2% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed for approximately 15 minutes, the rear-view camera, traction control, Forward Collision Avoidance and Blind Spot Detection became inoperable. There was a beeping sound detected. The contact stated that the check engine, Blind Spot Detection, Hill Start Assist, Back Over Prevention camera, and gear selector warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the failures were confirmed, but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V382000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was 3,700.
12/8/2022
Backup camera is having issues. Fuzzy picture and occasionally says unavailable on display.
5/10/2023
SERVICE BRAKES
3 Reports2% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) WHICH DOES NOT WORK. 2 DEALERS HAVE FOUND NO CODES BUT SAY THEY HAVE NO WAY TO TEST ON THE ROAD. CALLED FORD AND THEY WERE NO HELP. REFERRED ME BACK TO THE DEALER.
11/9/2019
I parked my manual car at work. Put the emergency break on and the break disengaged on its own and 15 mins later the car ran into the metal frame of a pick up truck.
4/22/2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
3 Reports2% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL UNLATCH AND OPEN WHILE DRIVING, THE DIGITAL ALERT WILL COME ON AND SAY DOOR AJAR. SEEMS TO DO THIS WHEN YOU'RE DRIVING ANYWHERE FROM 20 TO 40 MPH.IT HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS.
11/4/2020
While driving on highways, passenger door will suddenly partially unlatch and open door warning tone and advisory displays on the dash. I must pull over in order to open and reclose the door. First event was several months ago and I assumed it was an isolated event. It has increased in frequency to at least once a week. The door is closed and locked yet it comes partially unlatched and seems to only occur at highway speeds between 60mph and 75mph. Highly distracting when driving on interstate highway and I am unsure if it comes unlatched all the way since I have not had a passenger when this occurs. Poses safety hazard both as distraction and unsafe door lock.
7/28/2021
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
3 Reports2% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Swollen lug nuts. Unable to have regularly scheduled rotation as they could not be removed. Was advised to purchased new lug nuts.
11/22/2021
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated upon servicing the vehicle, the dealer informed her that the outer shell of the lug nuts was swollen, hindering the replacement of tires. The dealer replaced all 16 lug nuts. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 54,136.
2/6/2023
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
3 Reports2% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
My car has started to have problems with some of its features. Cruise control, pre collision assist, traction control, back up camera and some other features have all become unavailable.
7/19/2022
My name is Michelle Wright and I have purchased Ford vehicles most of my life. I love Ford vehicles and have had amazing experiences with Westlie Ford and Landmark Ford. I purchased my vehicle at Vancouver Ford, which is the most unprofessional and unethical dealership. My story starts October 2021, when I purchased a 2019 Ford Mustang from Vancouver Ford. I paid cash for the vehicle and was provided an AutoCheck, not a Carfax the day I had purchased this car. Over the last 8 months I have had several issues that made think my car was an accident but was assured it was never in an accident. After pulling the Carfax, I realized it was in a wreck and had an accident date of July 2019. This led me to look for an accident report, which was filed by a Portland Police officer on July 23, 2019.
9/29/2022
SEAT BELTS
2 Reports1% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
THE CAR WAS PURCHASED LAST NOVEMBER 2019, DURING THE FIRST MONTH, I NOTICED THAT THE ICP WAS NOT PROPERLY WORKING WHILE USING THE GPS- IT GIVES WRONG DIRECTION EVEN THE SETTINGS WERE CORRECTLY SET, LIKE IT WAS REMOTELY CONTROLLED. BESIDES THAT MY BATTERY WAS DISCHARGED THAT I NEEDED TO JUMPSTART IT AND TOWED IT BECAUSE THE 1ST TIME JUMPSTARTING DIDN'T WORK. IT HAPPENED 4X, BROUGHT IT TWICE TO FORD DEALER TO CHECK EVERYTHING WAS OKAY. IT EVEN SEND ME ALARM THRU FORD APP THAT IT WAS PUT ON "SLEEP MODE" EVEN IT WAS PARKED AND IT IS FREQUENTLY USED. NOT ONLY THAT, THE BOTH WINDOWS WERE OPENED WHEN I GOT BACK FROM AN HOUR ERRAND. WITH REGARDS TO THE SEAT BELTS, THERE'S NO WARNING THAT FLASHES ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN NOT IN USED WHILE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DESPITE RIDING WITH SOMEONE. IT IS ALSO LOOSE AFTER REMOVING IT, YOU NEED TO PULL IT MANUALLY TO RETURN TO THE SHORT LENGTH WHEN NOT STRAPPED. THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, IT NEEDS ABOUT 5-10 SECS TO WORK.
4/27/2020
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the driver's and passenger's side seat belts failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a delay in the seat belt retractor. The contact was informed that the driver's and passenger's side seat belts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,791.
9/25/2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2 Reports1% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
when i start my car the digital dash would just be black so i cant see how fast im going at all
7/30/2021
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed for approximately 15 minutes, the rear-view camera, traction control, Forward Collision Avoidance and Blind Spot Detection became inoperable. There was a beeping sound detected. The contact stated that the check engine, Blind Spot Detection, Hill Start Assist, Back Over Prevention camera, and gear selector warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the failures were confirmed, but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V382000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was 3,700.
12/8/2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
2 Reports1% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
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 wasnât 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 available VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT: PROBLEMS 1. Power train malfunction / reduce power 2. Brakes & suspension 3. Restraints & driver assist 4. Check fluids & Filters 5. Recall - door latch 21N10
12/26/2021
My car has started to have problems with some of its features. Cruise control, pre collision assist, traction control, back up camera and some other features have all become unavailable.
7/19/2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
2 Reports1% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
My car has started to have problems with some of its features. Cruise control, pre collision assist, traction control, back up camera and some other features have all become unavailable.
7/19/2022
My name is Michelle Wright and I have purchased Ford vehicles most of my life. I love Ford vehicles and have had amazing experiences with Westlie Ford and Landmark Ford. I purchased my vehicle at Vancouver Ford, which is the most unprofessional and unethical dealership. My story starts October 2021, when I purchased a 2019 Ford Mustang from Vancouver Ford. I paid cash for the vehicle and was provided an AutoCheck, not a Carfax the day I had purchased this car. Over the last 8 months I have had several issues that made think my car was an accident but was assured it was never in an accident. After pulling the Carfax, I realized it was in a wreck and had an accident date of July 2019. This led me to look for an accident report, which was filed by a Portland Police officer on July 23, 2019.
9/29/2022
VISIBILITY
2 Reports1% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the front driverâs and passengerâs side windows would intermittently lower independently. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the software was updated, relubricated, and other repairs were performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
2/24/2025
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, it was extremely difficult to see through the rear glass. Upon closer inspection, the contact became aware that the rear glass made objects appear warped. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 3,700.
7/14/2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED ON 4/27/19 BRAND NEW WITH 3 MILES ON IT. AS I WAS DRIVING ON 4/29/19 IT WAS RAINING AND AS IT BEGAN TO RAIN HARDER, I ADJUSTED THE INTERVAL ON THE WIPER SWITCH TO A HIGHER SPEED AND THE WIPERS SHUT OFF AND DID NOT COME BACK ON. IT CONTINUED TO RAIN AND I MOVED THE SWITCH UP AND DOWN AND NOTHING, THEY WOULDN'T COME BACK ON. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY AND WAS ASKED TO BRING THE CAR IN FOR INSPECTION ON 4/30/19. THEY COULD NOT REPEAT THE PROBLEM AS IT WAS NOT RAINING AT THAT TIME AND TOLD ME TO COME BACK AGAIN IF IT HAPPENS. ON 7/12/19, IT BEGAN TO RAIN AND I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED THE WIPERS ON AND ONCE AGAIN, AS I TRIED TO TURN UP THE SPEED, THEY SHUT OFF AND DID NOT COME BACK ON. I HAD TO DRIVE 15 MILES ON THE INTERSTATE WITH NON-WORKING WIPERS IN THE RAIN. I RECORDED THE INCIDENT WITH MY PHONE FOR EVIDENCE. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE SAME SERVICE DEPT AT GAUDIN FORD ON 7/15/19. THE SERVICE DEPT FOREMAN AND TECH LOOKED AT THE VIDEO. IT IS 7/17/19 AND IT IS STILL AT THE DEALER. THEY SAY IT DOESN'T SHOW ANY CODES AND THEY CANT REPEAT THE PROBLEM. WELL IT ISN'T RAINING, SO HOW CAN THEY TEST IT WITHOUT DRIVING THROUGH A CAR WASH OR SOMETHING? I NOTIFIED FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS ON 7/16/19 OF THE ISSUE AND AM WAITING TO HEAR BACK. AS I STATED, I HAVE VIDEO EVIDENCE OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE AND THEY ARE NOT REPAIRING IT.
7/17/2019
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FOUR MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN STORAGE, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EIDE FORD LINCOLN (800 E BISMARCK EXPY, BISMARCK, ND 58504) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL COOLANT LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS ON BACK ORDER. WESTLIE MOTOR COMPANY (500 S. BROADWAY, MINOT, ND 58701) CONFIRMED THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,600. *LN CONSUMER STATED DUE TO NEGLIGENCE OF THE DEALER, TRANSPORT BLOCKS WERE NOT REMOVED FROM REAR, ENDANGERING THE DRIVER.*JB
5/8/2020
SEATS
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
ON OCTOBER 20, 2020 I WAS DRIVING MY 2019 FORD MUSTANG 5.0 GT TO WORK. AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, I BEGAN TO SMELL A BURNING PLASTIC ODOR. IT GOT STRONGER SO I PULLED MY CAR OVER ON THE SHOULDER TO INSPECT IT. I GOT OUT AND GOT DOWN ON MY KNEES TO CHECK AROUND MY STEERING COLUMN, UNDER MY DASH AND DRIVER SEAT BUT SAW NOTHING HOWEVER THE ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC GOT STRONGER. I WENT AROUND TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND DID THE SAME INSPECTION AS I DID ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. AS I WAS DOING THIS, I LOOKED UP AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UP UNDER MY DRIVER'S SEAT. I RAN AROUND TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND FIRE WAS COMING UP FROM UNDER THE SEAT AND SHOOTING UP THE BACK OF MY DRIVER'S SEAT. I GRABBED MY PURSE AND WORK BOOKLET, GRABBED MY PHONE AND DIALED 911. THE INSIDE OF MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES IN LESS THAN 1 MINUTE. TRAFFIC STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO THE SMALL EXPLOSIONS AND FLAMES. FIRE TRUCKS, HIGHWAY PATROL AND SHERIFF'S STARTED SHOWING UP AND A SHORT WHILE LATER THE CAR WAS FINALLY EXTINGUISHED AND TOWED AWAY.*DT*JB*DT*DT*DT
11/13/2020
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
On 11/27/21 I was driving my 2019 mustang GT convertible with approx 15,000 miles. While going around a curve (not at an excessive speed) on dry pavement, the car became uncontrollable and began to spin out. As much as I tried to brake and steer into the slide, the car became more and more uncontrollable and felt as though it were speeding up. I only came to a stop after slamming into a tree and rolling over to the other side of the road. Vehicle is a total loss. I was lucky and only suffered minor injuries, but it very easily could have been much worse. The police and paramedics who arrived at the scene were expecting a fatality or severe injuries. In the end I was ticketed for failure to reduce speed. I'm losing my mind explaining to the police and insurance that the car sped up on its own and all control of the vehicle were lost. I am in danger of losing my license because of this and no one is believing that this could possibly happen and convinced me to state that I was probably driving too fast. This is a deadly problem. The internet is full of videos demonstrating this same problem: complete loss of control in a low speed turn. Before you ask, I wasn't racing, I wasn't drifting, I wasn't spinning my tires or doing donuts; I was just trying to go home to my kids who almost lost their father. If there is any saved data or physical evidence that needs to be saved, action is needed ASAP before the insurance company scraps it. Also, it should be noted that in the week leading up to the accident, the rear end would become loose when going around corners. I had planned to have it addressed at the next oil change.
12/4/2021
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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The performance of the car is impacted by the following: Service Advance Trac Steering Assist Fault Service Required Hill Start Assist Not Available. As a result, the vehicle drivetrain aggressively responds with drop in RPM and Steering Wheel gets tight; to a point the car is hard to navigate
9/6/2022
AIR BAGS
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My name is Michelle Wright and I have purchased Ford vehicles most of my life. I love Ford vehicles and have had amazing experiences with Westlie Ford and Landmark Ford. I purchased my vehicle at Vancouver Ford, which is the most unprofessional and unethical dealership. My story starts October 2021, when I purchased a 2019 Ford Mustang from Vancouver Ford. I paid cash for the vehicle and was provided an AutoCheck, not a Carfax the day I had purchased this car. Over the last 8 months I have had several issues that made think my car was an accident but was assured it was never in an accident. After pulling the Carfax, I realized it was in a wreck and had an accident date of July 2019. This led me to look for an accident report, which was filed by a Portland Police officer on July 23, 2019.
9/29/2022
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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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.
9/5/2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
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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.
5/6/2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
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Backup camara is not working
6/1/2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 85 MPH, the passengerâs side door ajar warning light illuminated, and the contact heard an audible chime. The contact stopped the vehicle and pushed on the door from inside the vehicle, and the door opened without using the door handle. The contact stated that failure had occurred three times. The contact became aware that the failure occurred after driving over a bump or pothole in the road. The contact stated that the power door locks were functioning with the key fob and while using the interior door lock button. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and the contact was informed that there was no recall or TSB related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
8/26/2025
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