2019 Ford Mustang Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 147 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Ford Mustang overview page.
What owners report
“Check engine light on. Code is p0301 for multiple cylinder misfires. At startup I can hear coolant sloshing around and white exhaust. Coolant is leaking…”NHTSA complaint 11683756 — filed 08/28/2025
“On Repair Order #:[XXX] at Lorenzo Ford, the dealership technician documented the following: âVerified customer concern, DTC P0304 perform pinpoint test, inconclusive, perform coolant pressure…”NHTSA complaint 11682279 — filed 08/21/2025
“I purchased this 2019 Ford Mustang Ecoboost 2.3L brand new in July 2019. It has been well maintained, regularly serviced by the authorized Ford Dealer…”NHTSA complaint 11679972 — filed 08/11/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Ford Mustang have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Ford Mustang: 49 of 147 complaints on file (33.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Ford Mustang have in total?
147 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
