Ford Mustang Mach E problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 669 owner complaints and 22 recalls on file for the Ford Mustang Mach E (2021–2026). The 2021 Mustang Mach E has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.
- Complaints
- 669
- Recalls
- 22
- Model years
- 6
- Worst year
- 2021
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Ford Mustang Mach E years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E — 350 complaints, 15 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System
- 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E — 138 complaints, 13 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
- 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E — 123 complaints, 9 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System
- 2024 Ford Mustang Mach E — 44 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
- 2025 Ford Mustang Mach E — 13 complaints; top problem: Electrical System
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (123 complaints).
Every Ford Mustang Mach E model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mustang Mach E | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Electrical System |
| 2025 Mustang Mach E | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Electrical System |
| 2024 Mustang Mach E | 44 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System |
| 2023 Mustang Mach E | 123 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 6 | Electrical System |
| 2022 Mustang Mach E | 138 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 9 | Electrical System |
| 2021 Mustang Mach E | 350 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | Electrical System |
Most common Ford Mustang Mach E problem areas (all years)
- Electrical System319 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech173 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain114 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion89 complaints
- Brakes85 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control74 complaints
- Engine40 complaints
- Steering32 complaints
- Body & Structure30 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers24 complaints
Complaint trend
Ford Mustang Mach E recalls
Risk: An inaccurate state-of-charge reading can lead to an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, a high voltage battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Differential pinion shaft fracture may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of exterior lighting can reduce the driver's visibility and the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock brake system and/or stability control system can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Risk: A park rod that fails to engage can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock brake system and/or stability control system can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A broken half shaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a rollaway could occur while parked if the electronic parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A roof panel that separates from a vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Loose subframe bolts may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Other Ford models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology