2019 Ford Mustang Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 18%of 152 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Ford Mustang, 18% of the 152 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2019 Mustang gt equipped with mt82 from factory (d-4) horrible trans cars only got 4000 miles the shifts are harsh reengagement is inaccurate and could lead to failure , disappointing from Ford and ive been a Mustang fan since the age of 7 . The clutch pedal is awfully light and cant ever feel engaged point , needs to replaced or fixed to par .”
NHTSA complaint #11329925, filed 2020-06, 4,000 miles“2019 Mustang with 6-speed manual transmission problem. Selling Ford dealer denied any issues with it. Had a scratch between 5 and 6th gear from day one.”
NHTSA complaint #11329693, filed 2020-06, 50 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11290162, filed 2019-12, 10,000 miles“Vehicle was purchased new in 2019 and in 2022 my transmission started with harsh gear changes which resulted in a reprogram/relearn of the transmission. As of May 2025 my transmission is doing the same and has now caused my vehicle to stall while at a red light. In addition to this I have not seen any warning signs or check engine lights.”
NHTSA complaint #11665747, filed 2025-06“My 2019 Ford Mustang Ecoboost Premium Fastback is having an issue with the transmission. When I shift from park to reverse or from reverse to drive, the car makes a clunking noise. There are times when i do a doubletake in my rear view mirror to see if someone has hit me in the back, this happens sometimes when i shift into reverse. Also, I have to stay back at least a car length behind vehicles as the car will sometimes lunges forward which can cause an accident. Will be taking my vehicle into service for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11735768, filed 2026-05Related recalls
- 22V382000May 27, 2022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions. The Powertrain Control Module…Covers: Ford Mustang 2019–2020
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 3 | 15% |
| 2024 | 10 | 12% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 9 | 16% |
| 2020 | 26 | 21% |
| 2019 | 28 | 18% |
| 2018 | 46 | 23% |
| 2017 | 22 | 8% |
| 2016 | 29 | 8% |
| 2015 | 42 | 10% |
| 2014 | 30 | 8% |
| 2013 | 48 | 18% |
| 2012 | 177 | 38% |
| 2011 | 200 | 43% |
| 2010 | 13 | 5% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 30 | 9% |
| 2007 | 35 | 6% |
| 2006 | 32 | 8% |
| 2005 | 25 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 8% |
| 2003 | 15 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 16 | 9% |
| 2000 | 40 | 13% |
| 1999 | 25 | 12% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 29 | 16% |
| 1996 | 25 | 10% |
| 1995 | 57 | 9% |
| 1994 | 50 | 14% |
| 1993 | 5 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 9% |
| 1991 | 9 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ford Mustang
54 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsLane departure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology