2023 Ford Mustang Mach E brakes problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 31, 2026PABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   My 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT experienced a sudden electronic parking brake failure. The vehicle displayed a parking brake fault warning, and the electronic parking brake became stuck in the engaged position and would not release despite repeated attempts and restarting the vehicle. The failure completely immobilized the vehicle and required Ford Roadside Assistance to tow it to an authorized Ford dealership. The Ford dealer diagnosed the issue in writing as: “REAR EPB…

   NHTSA complaint #11761038 · source
2. Filed Jul 27, 2026TXBrakesOther / Unknown

   In the event of a differential pinion shaft failure, the customer may experience a loss of motive power and/or unintended vehicle movement with Park requested if the parking brake is not applied. A loss of motive power or unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash

   NHTSA complaint #11753161 · source
3. Filed Jun 1, 2026CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   While I was driving the brakes did not work. I had to slam on the brakes in order to stop the car. The back portion of the car then skid. The following warnings were sent to the phone and appeared on the dashboard as well. There were more on the dashboard but since I was driving I focused on trying to maneuver the car and not reading the dashboard. Not knowing what happened I continued to drive to duplicate the issue. The brakes were consistently only working when slamming…

   NHTSA complaint #11741403 · source
4. Filed May 25, 2026MIBrakes

   Had a warning on my vehicle that said Electric Park Brake fault. Prior year vehicles had this issue that resulted in a recall. When the warning light came on the dealership was able to get the car in and fix it immediately.

   NHTSA complaint #11739947 · source
5. Filed Apr 13, 2026MABrakes

   The vehicle parking brake engaged as expected when parked, but would not disengage. Vehicle became inoperable and required a tow to the Ford Dealership. Ford confirmed the cause of the issue was related to a wiring fault, similar to the 2021 and 2022 model years which resulted in Ford issuing Customer Satisfaction Program 22P31. In addition, this failure caused the brake booster module to fail preventing the parking brake from engaging correctly after the wiring was repaired.

   NHTSA complaint #11730920 · source
6. Filed Apr 1, 2026MABrakes

   After parking the vehicle, when returning to the vehicle the parking brake would not disengage. The computer reported Parking Brake Fault Service Immediately. Vehicle was not able to be moved and required a tow to the shop as a result. The vehicle is currently being serviced, but speaking with the dealership this is somewhat of a known issue. There were no symptoms or warning signs prior to this. The only potential safety issue about this could have been if the vehicle was…

   NHTSA complaint #11728585 · source
7. Filed Mar 18, 2026GACrash1 injuredTowedBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I was backing out of a parking spot in a strip mall, when I changed the gear to Drive, and moved forward by a foot. I felt a bump, as I appeared to have hit some obstruction on the left underside of the vehicle (likely a low curb/island). After that, I lost control of the vehicle - the car accelerated very hard, and I tried to stop the car, but it was not responding to my brake input. I crashed into a stationary vehicle, which deflected my car to a storefront wall. The total…

   NHTSA complaint #11725399 · source
8. Filed Feb 20, 2026MABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Electronic parking brake failure after Massachusetts snow storms and salt. Car is currently at dealership so yes it’s available for inspection at Sentry Ford Medford MA. Yes it’s been reproduced. I was lucky it did not fail engaged so I was able to drive it. Early production 2023 but ford did not recall this model year. Same problem as csp 22p31. Ford currently is not covering this repair even just 500 miles over factory warranty even though all model years around it have…

   NHTSA complaint #11719496 · source
9. Filed Feb 5, 2026MIBrakes

   "Parking Brake Fault - Service Now" warning appeared. Parking brakes locked after stopping vehicle. Dealer diagnosed problem as corroded wiring connector to left rear wheel parking brake motor. Vehicle has 41,000 miles. Vehicle was stuck and could not be moved. If this had occurred in traffic situation a crash could have resulted. Charge to repair was $600 because dealer claimed brake parts are a "wear item".

   NHTSA complaint #11715814 · source
10. Filed Jan 27, 2026MIBrakes

    Diag and replace left rear parking brake actuator pigtail. Corrosion and breaking of the wire, causing the parking brake to be stuck. This was a recall on the earlier models (2022), and seems to be an ongoing issue. It is not covered under warranty over 36k miles.

    NHTSA complaint #11713552 · source
11. Filed Jan 7, 2026MIBrakes

    Parking break fault message appeared on the vehicle and the parking break was stuck on, making it impossible to release the break and therefore move the car.

    NHTSA complaint #11709517 · source
12. Filed Oct 26, 2025CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

    Dear NHTSA Team, I am writing to urgently raise concern and seek answers regarding what appears to be a systemic safety issue affecting vehicles equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and self-driving technologies. I have personally experienced repeated and dangerous incidents of phantom braking, overcorrection, and loss of control while driving a 2019 Toyota Prius. The car suddenly brakes, swerves, or pulls sharply when it detects shadows, road…

    NHTSA complaint #11695634 · 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