NHTSA Complaint #11574260 — 2019 FORD MUSTANG

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle briefly sputtered before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the coolant intrusion had damaged the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 88,000.