2022 Ford Mustang Mach E electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 25V441000Jun 27, 2025239 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang Mach E vehicles equipped with an extended range battery. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.

  Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S56. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 23V687.

• Recall 25V404000Jun 13, 2025197,432 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. In the event of a low battery charge, the electronic door latches may remain locked once the driver or front passenger exits and shuts the door, possibly trapping someone who is unable to use the inside door release handles, such as a child in the back seat.

  Risk: The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C (SOBDMC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to 2021-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners September 12, 2025. Additionally, Owner notification letters were mailed to 2024-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners July 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S65.

• Recall 25V130000Feb 28, 2025626 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-412. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.

  Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S14.

• Recall 23V687000Oct 13, 202334,762 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with an extended range battery. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.

  Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S56. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 22V-412 will need to have the new remedy completed.

• Recall 22V412000Jun 10, 202248,924 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.

  Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S41.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 18, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   1) The high voltage junction box failed causing the vehicle to abruptly stall on a public road. The part will be available for inspection through contacting a local dealership. 2) The vehicle completely stalled at night in the middle of a 6 lane intersection. This posed a hazard for myself as well as for on coming and cross traffic. 3) The dealer has confirmed the failure of this component. 4) The vehicle component is being order of replacement at the dealership. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11765353 · source
2. Filed Sep 17, 2026NVCrashDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I had put the vehicle into One Pedal Drive mode for the first time on the morning of Aug 29th. Vehicle operated as it should for first few places I drove to and stopped, but then I approached a red light, removed foot slowly from accelerator and vehicle came to a full stop as it should. Approximately 2-5 seconds later, without warning or even the collision avoidance system activating, my vehicle suddenly accelerated into the rear of the stopped truck in front of me.…

   NHTSA complaint #11764955 · source
3. Filed Aug 27, 2026CAElectrical System

   I just had the High voltage battery junction box replaced after being in shop 16 days. Upon arrival to my house yesterday my car would not charge. upon further investigation once the Hvbj connector is replaced a charge of the car to put a full load on this connector is not performed. Instead ford goes the easy route and uses a test drive and other diagnostic test such as there computer to see if the connector is bad. This software does not detect even close to 100 percent of…

   NHTSA complaint #11759936 · source
4. Filed Aug 20, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngine

   The high voltage battery junction box connector has failed. There have been two recalls one software and one to replace this part the high voltage battery junction box with a more robust part to handle thermal loads. As of now there are zero recalls on my car open so they are all done. The first time this component failed was around 24k miles ish it's now 56k miles ish and it has failed again even after two recalls and an investigation around the same exact time. This means…

   NHTSA complaint #11758349 · source
5. Filed Aug 17, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngine

   I am unsure, but I think it's the High Voltage Battery Junction Box. A week after buying the car used from Aaron Ford of Poway, I received a Safely Stop now warning, then the car broke down on the middle of the turning lane into my job a medical clinic putting myself, patients, other drivers, and my coworkers all on danger as it is a busy street. The hazard lights would not work, and the car would not go into neutral. The next day, all the dealership did was replace the 12v…

   NHTSA complaint #11757487 · source
6. Filed Jul 16, 202640,000 miTXElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle became inoperable and the vehicle stalled, and the gear shifter was inoperable. The contact exited the vehicle and was unable to re-enter the vehicle because the doors were locked and failed to unlock. The messages "Service Now" and "Battery Management" were displayed on the instrument panel. The pre-collision sensor warning light and several other unknown…

   NHTSA complaint #11750812 · source
7. Filed Jun 6, 2026VAElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   On 6/4, I completed a long road trip of over 650 miles. When I got back into my vehicle to move it to where it would be parked for the night, it displayed messages for a Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power and a High Voltage Battery Warning. I powered the car off and back on within about 5 minutes, and the messages were still being displayed. I connected a code scanner to the car and the car had stored codes P0D0F and P0AA4. Both of these codes indicated a fault with the…

   NHTSA complaint #11742422 · source
8. Filed Jun 2, 2026MIBrakesElectrical System

   Vehicle stated "PARKING BRAKE FAULT". Driver (myself) discovered electric parking brake was stuck in the ON position and would not disengage. Vehicle could not be moved on its wheels. Vehicle was in parking garage, and driver became stranded for over 24 hours waiting for a low-clearance tow truck with a dolly that could move the vehicle. Ford dealer (Bill Brown Ford) inspected vehicle and discovered wiring immediately behind BOTH rear electric parking brake connectors were…

   NHTSA complaint #11741491 · source
9. Filed Apr 16, 2026OHElectrical System

   When starting car the instrument cluster was entirely blank. Center infotainment was functional. Due to use of digital dash in the car there were no warning lights or any information including speed available. It is unknown if any safety/driver assist systems were on or off because the display was non-functional. Issue resolved after performing 1 or more software resets documented across the internet but not documented in the manual. Steps to reset appear to be: 1) Perform a…

   NHTSA complaint #11731487 · source
10. Filed Mar 23, 2026ALElectrical System

    On December 17, 2022, I purchased a new 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E, VIN [XXX] -Lewis of Hoover Inc. for $48,665.00. Seven months later, the vehicle suffered a complete loss of drive power at highway speed — a near-serious injury (if not fatal) incident on a vehicle Ford had already identified as defective and subject to recall. In approximately July-August 2023 — seven months after purchase with only approximately 13 miles at purchase — the vehicle lost all drive power while I…

    NHTSA complaint #11726480 · source
11. Filed Feb 25, 2026NJCrashElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

    Vehicle shutdown while driving causing total power loss and hitting a parked vehicle. No alerts or notifications were present at the time.

    NHTSA complaint #11720560 · source
12. Filed Feb 17, 2026AZElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    File against: Ford Motor Company Vehicle: 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E VIN: [XXX] Safety Complaint While driving, the vehicle unexpectedly slowed down, lost power, and became inoperable, creating a serious safety hazard. I was able to pull over safely, but the sudden loss of motive power occurred during active roadway conditions. Dealer diagnosis identified a wiring harness connector failure affecting communication between vehicle control modules. After the repair, the same…

    NHTSA complaint #11718385 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology