2019 Ford Mustang Body & structure Problems

I am filing this complaint regarding a vehicle I purchased from Florida Fine Cars in Miami Gardens on [XXX}. The vehicle is a Ford Mustang GT with a Roush supercharger (VIN: [XXX] ). Immediately after purchase, the car exhibited serious performance and safety issues that were never disclosed by the dealer. Within hours of driving home, the vehicle showed severe power loss, hesitation during acceleration, and loud mechanical noises at highway speeds. These issues were not detectable during the brief, low-speed test drive the dealership provided. Additionally, by the next morning, the car emitted a strong plastic or chemical odor under the hood, which intensified in the Florida heat — suggesting a possible engine, exhaust, or emissions-related fault. The dealer misrepresented the condition of the vehicle, repeatedly claiming it was “fully inspected” and “in excellent condition.” However, a certified Ford dealership technician later confirmed that the car “ran like garbage” and required immediate diagnostic attention. These defects are potentially safety-related, as they directly affect the engine’s performance, drivability, and emissions integrity. The vehicle could stall, lose power during acceleration, or emit toxic fumes. Florida Fine Cars has refused to take responsibility, despite clear evidence that the car was sold with undisclosed defects. Their actions constitute false advertising, misrepresentation, and a disregard for consumer safety. I urge NHTSA to record this complaint and investigate whether similar vehicles sold by Florida Fine Cars (or others with aftermarket superchargers) have unreported safety or emissions defects. This poses a serious risk to consumer safety and compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11693399

Incident

Aug 25, 2025

My door pops open while driving. You can hear it and the dash lights up that the door is ajar. Have to pull over and open and close the door. This has happened multiple times during various speeds and road conditions. Ford has recalled the door latches on the years prior but this year is not included. It has been occurring for over a year about 3 times a month.

NHTSA ID

11677172

Incident

Jul 1, 2024

When the car is going 70+ MPH the doors will unlatch and open if they are not held shut. This was a recall on earlier models but not the 2019.

NHTSA ID

11617085

Incident

Sep 27, 2024

On several occasions, the passenger door becomes unlatched while driving. Sometimes multiple times in one commute. The door doesn't fully open, but certainly allows for wind noise and "DOOR AJAR" display to go off with audible alarms. Also, the passenger window's auto/short drop feature isn't working and the window does not go back up fully, allowing water, insects, and other hazards to enter the cabin of the vehicle. It seems to be an electrical issue, as unplugging the battery with the door open as the window is rolling down automatically will TEMPORARILY fix the issue. But, as soon as the door is opened, or the window is lowered, the issue reappears.

NHTSA ID

11544211

Incident

Aug 5, 2021

Passenger door unlocked and opened by itself while driving 75mph with no one in the passenger seat. Appears to be the same issues as the 2011 - 2017 mustang recall.

NHTSA ID

11483343

Incident

Sep 7, 2022

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 ID

11426760

Incident

Jul 27, 2021

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 ID

11372983

Incident

Nov 4, 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

NHTSA ID

11326938

Incident

Jun 2, 2020

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.

NHTSA ID

11322434

Incident

Jan 6, 2020

Mileage

3,000 mi