NHTSA Complaint #11514816 — 2019 FORD MUSTANG

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs, and ignition coils needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs, and ignition coils needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred, and the independent mechanic advised having the vehicle diagnosed by a local dealer. The vehicle was then towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.