What 141 owners told NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Mustang

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front driver's side door suddenly unlocked and became slightly ajar. The contact immediately opened and closed the door, and then securely locked the door. The contact became aware of information related to the locking mechanism; however, the contact was unable to locate the information. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

NHTSA ODI 11744411

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the passenger’s and driver’s side door latches unlocked while driving approximately 70 - 75 MPH, and the doors became slightly opened. The contact grabbed the interior handle and closed the door. The contact had received information related to the door lock failures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired under recall because an undisclosed campaign had expired in November 2025. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure by the dealer and confirmed that the recall campaign had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

NHTSA ODI 11715874

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 85 MPH, the passenger’s 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.

NHTSA ODI 11683215

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the front passenger door failed. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the front passenger’s door was unlatched independently. The contact received a warning on the instrument panel that the passenger’s door was unlatched. The contact was able to move onto the road shoulder and secured the front passenger door latch. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic test performed. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkage). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

NHTSA ODI 11429282

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.

NHTSA ODI 11426760

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.

NHTSA ODI 11372983