2019 Mustang GT Premium 3 Year Ownership Review | The GOOD, BAD, AND UGLY!

I have had my 2019 Mustang GT Premium for 3 years and I figured it was time to do an ownership review. This review covers what my Mustang GT is equipped with in terms of packages (digital dash, performance pack etc.) and all the issues I have experienced so far.
My mustang is equipped with the 10 speed transmission and unfortunately have experienced some of the 10r80 problems on my Mustang. The 3 year ownership review of my Mustang GT should help potential buyers of the Mustang GT.
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[@picodegallo1959]

Sweet video. I love your car. I bought a 2023 GT in Rapid Red. Just love it. A couple of differences are that I picked my 401A with the power pack/ handling package and the ppf. I picked up the manual, because I'm an old guy and I like manuals and rowing my own gears. I agree with you about the build quality- it should be better. I've only had mine since February and only have 2100 miles on her. No problems, but it's still pretty new. Really good video. Honest review.

[@Red5oh]

Congrats on your new mustang! Rapid red is a beautiful color. If I didn’t have to deal with dailying it in traffic I would’ve gone with the manual. 10 speed is faster but manual is more fun without a doubt. Can’t believe I’m coming up on 4 years of ownership already

[@GenesisReyesPhotography]

Great review ! thank you

[@Red5oh]

Glad you enjoyed it. Considering a mustang?

[@joshodin19]

Great video! Your car is looking real good!!

[@Red5oh]

Thank you sir! Weather is getting nicer so can’t wait to wax it

[@legionmartin]

Be careful lowering your GT. A friend lowered his GT and he was hitting parking space stops all the time.

[@Red5oh]

Yeah I have been lowered for a while now so far it's been. I know Eibach that I originally wanted are even lower than Steeda and the bumps and parking garages I barely care would've been an issue on the Eibach.

[@xrmerkur]

great balance review. clearly you know your Mustang through and through.

[@Red5oh]

Thank you sir! 3 years and it still feels like the day I got her

[@xrmerkur]

@@Red5oh yep! the excitement keeps building. it helps too that the Mustang community is so strong at car meets and online.

[@sentino68]

Nice! Like my 2019 GT with black-accent. I have the 6-spd manual and no 401A package like yours. I love that instrument cluster. Looks great man.

[@Red5oh]

Thank you! Digital cluster was must have for me. I originally signed for the same car without digital cluster since there weren't around but this came last minute and I backed out of the other deal

[@sentino68]

@@Red5oh I too wanted that darn digital cluster display. But I’m enjoying anyways.

[@IceBoxTLOU]

Thanks for the video bro, you need to make sure the valve are closes before you turn of the car.. it worked for me

[@Red5oh]

I appreciate it hope it was helpful. Yeah mine is in quiet start and usually started up fine until recently

[@212helpdesk]

Wow, thanks for the links for these mods. I have a '19 base manual trans Gt. Was hoping to trade in for a better model but money is tight so I need to make the best of this (wanted a used 2018 650 hp Camaro ZL1)

[@Red5oh]

2019 is a great car with the 5.0! With some mods it can really bring a smile. Definitely do an exhaust if you haven't done so already

[@johnexe1313]

Loved the video! I really want to get the GT 2018-2023 but numerous 10r80 transmission & engine issues I've read about made me think twice. There's even a class action going on about fords 10r80 issues. What's your honest experience with the 10r80 & new gen coyote engine ? Thanks in advance!

[@Red5oh]

Thank you! The only engine “issue” is the tick which ford has said it’s normal. Mine gets it after an oil change but goes away within 3-500 miles. As for 10 speed it’s pretty amazing. Shifts very good even the paddle shifter response is good. I have seen up to 29.4 mpg on road trips. However it can be a bit quirky. I recently developed a harsh upshift. Nothing that really bothers me but since it’s under warranty I want it taken care of. See my latest video to get more info. Tbh I love the Gen 3 coyote with 10 speed. People are pushing 700+ rwhp on stock motor and transmission. Can’t beat a high revving v8 engine. I would recommend it. 2020+ they iodated the shifting strategy so that will be slightly better

[@alexvaldez7317]

Love the vid man i believe the warranty is a 4 year 50,000 miles which ever u hit first so maybe the dealership would fix your active exhaust if it keeps opening up the valve

[@Red5oh]

Thank you! Bumper to bumper warranty on ford are only 3 year and 36k mile. Power train is covered 5 year and 60k miles. I’ll ask the dealer next time I’m there if they can hook me up since I’m barely over 3 year mark

[@dychejs]

Looks good man. I’ve got a 2021 GT base. I need active exhaust badly! Lol that may come in time. Meanwhile I wanted to add that when I set my cruise control at 72 when I drive down to North Carolina from Virginia I get 31.5 miles per gallon consistently and people don’t believe me! It’s kind of a boring trip when I do the conservative driving but it is an interesting demonstration of how efficient these 5.0s are

[@Red5oh]

Yup these cars are crazy! 31.5 mpg with a big 5.0 V8 is amazing.. I have seen up to 29.4 mpg and people just don't believe me lol. Even regular driving with getting on the car here and there, I usually get 21-22 mpg

[@vincentdenis6417]

The rough shifting is due to a faulty CDF drum in your transmission. Ford redesigned that part and replacing it will fix that problem. I’ve actually been told that even the S650 models built before September 2023 will also have the issue as the updated CDF drum was incorporated starting November 2023. I just got my transmission rebuilt. The difference in shifting is mind blowing. Like you I was used to a rough down shift from 4th to 3rd, now it is pretty smooth all the time. I have a 2020 mustang GT.

[@Red5oh]

It could be the CDF. They updated the software on mine and it’s been better since then

[@BrailsfordsRides]

ive debated lowering my car, but Ill be putting a 1 piece on this year. Its been sitting in my garage far too long

[@Red5oh]

You’ll love it! Especially with S197 wheel gap is a lot. I used to have a 2006 mustang gt and it sat pretty high. I can also see the appeal of keeping a car like Boss 302 as untouched as possible

[@roryolson61]

Have you checked the mpg in the different exhaust modes? I'm curious if you got better mpg in sport? In concept it should breath better?

[@Red5oh]

Interesting point. Theoretically it should better but I don’t think it is or at least not noticeable difference

[@itsjebby9592]

I think the jerky shifting is just fords 10speed. The ecu can’t decide what you want, especially with all this adaptive learning going on

[@Red5oh]

Yeah I’ve heard Camaros 10 speed is smoother than ours

[@davidochoa7350]

Hey man, got any advice for a cylinder misfire code? I have a 2019 mustang gt catback exhaust and cold air intake. I’ve taken it in multiple times and they can’t find what’s wrong. The code pops up when I go high RPMs

[@Red5oh]

Are you tuned? I’d try to datalog it and send it to your tuner. If still on stock tune then doesn’t CAI require tune?

[@ahmadmorrow2749]

I had a 16 gt as my daily that had a few problems that no dealership would help me fix. I love mustangs but I’m not a fan of the lack of dealership support in my area. Was my daily driver and I got 20ish miles to the gallon with just a cat back exhaust done to it. Traded it for my current daily but I miss the roar of a v8. Looking at a 10spd but not completely sold with the market mark ups still

[@Red5oh]

Yeah market has been crazy unfortunately. Dealer network for me has been ok but they are always trying to charge extra so it’s always a battle to negotiate down prices

[@ahmadmorrow2749]

@@Red5oh exactly man, maybe in a couple years prices will go back to normal and I can get into a 10spd

[@Red5oh]

@@ahmadmorrow2749 yeah they are still to cool off a bit so hopefully you can snag up a 10 speed gt soon!

[@danielg1642]

Highest mpg I got was 27 on the highway doing 70 with cruise control. Flat highway gt pp1 Manuel

[@Red5oh]

Which is awesome for a big 5.0 engine!

[@timgenz2849]

Off the hook on the mods , the Steeda springs and rear wing transformed it, get the Ford race red paint pen for your chips

[@Red5oh]

Now can’t wait to get some wheels and tires! I looked into those paint pens actually only $30 or so and does a great job as long as you’re patient in applying it

[@5.0beers70]

I use Dr. Colorchip for rock chips.

[@Red5oh]

@@5.0beers70 interesting haven’t heard of them but they seem to have good reviews

[@5.0beers70]

@@Red5oh I get the road rash kit and it works well. May need to do more than one application depending on the chip but I like the paint they use that matches the factory color.

[@jesterm1460]

Got rid of my 2016 5.0 and regret it every single day lol. My 2016 was really reliable, are the 2018 2019s reliable? Do they all have that engine tic? My 2016 didnt.

[@Red5oh]

Yeah 2018+ tend to have the tick but it doesn’t seem to be concerning. Overall gen 3 coyote and 10 speed are reliable

[@jesterm1460]

@Red5oh sweet man. I am currently looking at a 2020 5.0 that I might go check out.

[@Red5oh]

@@jesterm1460 yeah good luck! You can hit me up on insta if you have any questions

[@jojack228]

7:40 ..... Have you never seen a Corvette. Big engine, also 30 mpg highway. I have one, C6 ☺️

[@Red5oh]

lol yes corvettes are good at that too. Honestly was looking for a C6 when I was getting this. Amazing cars

[@KoreanGeorge]

If i look at my mustang wrong, the paint chips

[@Red5oh]

This comment is way too accurate!!

[@CRASHB4NDICOOT4]

confused on the timeline. if you bought it in 2019 and its 2023 wouldnt that be 4 years? Its not 2022 anymore!!

[@Red5oh]

Yes that is correct! Was recorded towards end of 2022 but just getting around to final edit and publishing. Lol good catch!

[@cblizard6850]

My raptor does that jerky shift bullshit too

[@Red5oh]

Yeah apparently there’s a law suit ongoing with 10 speed right now

[@cblizard6850]

@@Red5oh really?

[@Red5oh]

@@cblizard6850 yeah started couple weeks ago. I honestly don’t think it’s bad just some quirks that easily fixed by software update instead of hardware issues

[@gtrance3567]

You should black out the mirrors.

[@Red5oh]

That’s actually next on my list! I ended up getting some but it’s been too cold to do it

[@lawpilot8526]

4/1/2023 - the spoiler looks like crap; lowering makes the car look like crap; the car is no longer a Mustang

[@Red5oh]

Lol idk if I agree or even most mustang enthusiasts agree. Gt500 and Mach 1 come with that spoiler. Mach 1, PP1/2, and Gt500 come slightly lowered than non performance pack car like mine. So unless you’re saying ford also thinks those variants aren’t mustangs… 🤷‍♂️

[@lawpilot8526]

@@Red5oh OK, you're right. I should have said that your Mustang GT is no longer a Mustang GT.

[@commoncents864]

The whole car is ruined by the automatic.. I have a 2019 black on black mustang GT manual nothing wrong with the mt 82 it's a shame that car would be dope if it was Manuel but hey it's still nice I guess

[@Red5oh]

I wouldn’t say that. Both auto and manual are great and each serve their purpose depending on what you’re going after. In ford case mt82 isn’t as strong as Tremec but gets the job done. Auto is faster manual is more engaging to drive

[@commoncents864]

@@Red5oh I agree with your assessment but yes automatic is quicker but how quick do you have to be to sacrifice the manual it's not that much quicker and it's definitely far far far less fun to drive what your right to each their own whenever I see a mustang Camaro or Challenger the first thing I do is put my head in the window if it's automatic I don't care if it's manual I'm definitely complimenting the car but you are right each serve their purpose