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2019 Ford Mustang

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Mustang.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2019 Ford Mustang arrives as a passenger car specified with a 6.0-quart, 5W-30 oil capacity, and its reliability profile shows 141 total owner complaints led by engine concerns alongside six recalls. That complaint tally places this model year well below the nameplate's peak of 868 complaints recorded for 2005 across the 1990–2026 span, yet above the four-complaint low seen in 2026, suggesting a mid-range reliability standing that warrants attention to the engine category during ownership.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 96R · 590 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 96R · 590 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/40ZR19/XL (100Y); Rear: 275/40ZR19/XL (105Y)OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9; Rear: 9.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase107.1 in
Curb weight3706 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Mustang of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.0–4.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.00 sec — 2019 Shelby GT350 Fastback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Shelby GT350 Fastback 5.2L V84.00 sec12.30 sec526 hpRWD
2019Shelby GT350 Fastback 5.2L V84.00 sec12.30 sec526 hpRWD
2019GT Premium Convertible (Performance Pack) 5.0L V84.20 sec12.50 sec460 hpRWD
2019GT Premium Fastback (Performance Pack 2) 5.0L V84.20 sec12.60 sec460 hpRWD
2019Shelby GT350 Fastback 5.2L V84.20 sec12.50 sec526 hpRWD
2019Bullitt Fastback 5.0L V84.40 sec12.60 sec480 hpRWD
2019Bullitt Fastback 5.0L V84.40 sec12.80 sec480 hpRWD
2019GT Premium Convertible (Performance Pack) 5.0L V84.40 sec12.70 sec460 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Coolant Capacity9.5
Engine Coolant Capacity13.6, With Track Package
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-20 · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity10.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-50 · Synthetic

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsInstall New Studs: 12.5 ft-lbs;

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts150 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub251.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-3-7-2-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.029 in
Spark Plug Torque9 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.31 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum51.0 Engine On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum75.0 Engine On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum51.0 Low Pressure Side; Engine On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum75.0 Low Pressure Side; Engine On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum53.0 Engine On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum75.0 Engine On psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 2 Piston; Rear: 24.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 2; Rear: 129.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.122; Rear: .390
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
198.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45.0°98 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
153 inch lbs., Step 2: 45°.53 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
153 inch lbs., Step 2: 53 inch lbs., Step 3: 45°.53 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 28 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105°.15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 24 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.18 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.2 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.1 ft. lbs., Step 3: 41 ft. lbs., Step 4: Turn 90°, Step 5: Turn 90°.5.2 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 55 ft. lbs., Step 3: Bolt 1: Loosen 180°, Step 4: Bolt 1: 37 ft. lbs., Step 5: Bolt 1: Tighten 240°, Step 6: Bolts 2-10: Complete Steps 3, 4 and 5 for Bolts 2-10. Complete all 3 steps for each Bolt before moving on to the next bolt.18 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 37 ft. lbs., Step 3: Turn 90°, Step 4: Turn 90°.22 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
189 inch lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs., Step 3: 60°.89 in
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
189 inch lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs., Step 3: 5989 in
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
18.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 35°.8.5 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
1Hand Tighten All Bolts., Step 289 in
345°, Bolt 2: 75°, Bolt 3: 45°, Bolt 4: 60°.
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
1Hand Tighten All Bolts., Step 289 in
345°, Bolt 2: 75°, Bolt 3: 45°, Bolt 4: 60°.

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In the context of the current generation beginning in 2015, the Ford Mustang has seen a consistent downward trend in consumer complaints, falling from 434 in 2015 to 141 by 2019. The 2019 model year sits comfortably within this improvement arc, showing fewer complaints than the 2018 model (184) and continuing a decline that persists through 2021. While the 2019 model recorded 6 recalls and 184 TSBs, its primary complaint areas were the engine (34), electrical system (18), and power train (15), though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Safety-related reports for this year were minimal, with only 3 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint. Compared to the higher volumes of complaints seen in the 1990s and mid-2000s, the 2019 model demonstrates significantly higher stability. Given its position in a declining trend of complaints and a total lack of federal investigations, 2019 is a good year to buy.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
184
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
141
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 141 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine34
Electrical System18
Power Train15
Unknown Or Other12
Engine & Engine Cooling10
Power Train,Engine5
Wheels5
Latches/Locks/Linkages4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V263000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)Reported 08/05/2020

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. 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…

19V076000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 11/02/2019

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 184 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25H05 S12026-04-29Electrical SystemHarvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software…
25N15 S12026-04-20Electrical SystemCustomer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
SSM 545892026-02-17Electrical SystemSome 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various…
25N152026-01-05Visibility/WiperCertain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Mustang take?

6.0 qt of All Temperatures: 5W-30; Temperatures below -22°F OW-30 may be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Mustang have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.