What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2021 Ford Mustang Mach E

Typical pattern

5.4% of complaints about the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2021 vehicle — around the middle of the 159 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 2.9 yr in service. The most-reported system is collision avoidance (190 complaints), typically at 3.6 yr or about 30,000 miles.

Complaints
663
Median age at failure
2.9 yr
Median mileage
24,500 n=46
Crash / fire / tow
4.7% of reports
Safety recalls
10

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Collision avoidance
190 reports · 30,000 mi
3.6 yr
2.1%
Electrical system
151 reports · 30,696 mi
2.9 yr
5.3%
Power train
50 reports · 21,000 mi
3.0 yr
6%
Other
49 reports
2.3 yr
0%
Fuel / propulsion
47 reports
1.8 yr
2.1%
Speed control
37 reports · 14,750 mi
2.9 yr
18.9%
Lane departure
33 reports · 100 mi
3.6 yr
0%
Service brakes
30 reports · 40,400 mi
3.6 yr
6.7%
Engine
16 reports · 40,400 mi
3.0 yr
6.2%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

26V417000 2026-06-30
Power train:driveline:differential unit

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.

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.

25V513000 2025-08-08
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V777. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features.

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.

25V404000 2025-06-13
Electrical system:body control module:software

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.

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

25V315000 2025-05-09
Back over prevention:software

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

25V130000 2025-02-28
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.

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

24V777000 2024-10-18
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features.

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.

23V687000 2023-10-13
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.

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

22V412000 2022-06-10
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.

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

22V333000 2022-05-13
Speed control

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The powertrain control module (PCM) functional safety software may fail to detect a software error, resulting in unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power.

Unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

21V979000 2021-12-16
Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Maverick vehicles. The rear seat belt buckles may not be properly attached to the rear floor assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

In owners’ own words

Lane departure mileage not reported 1.0 yr in service
When placed in drive the car takes off on its own without the acceleration pedal being touched. The passenger locks only work with key fob unlock button being pressed and the passenger side doesn't recognize the Fob for easy entry. The adaptive cruise control warning comes on constantly. The handas free parking never worked since i got the car in July 2021.
Lane departure mileage not reported 2.1 yr in service
Front camera fault. Was periodic. Now permanent. Disables BlueCruise, Adaptive Cruise, and other camera dependent features.
Lane departure mileage not reported 1.7 yr in service
Sudden failure of front cameras. Sudden loss of adaptive cruise control and front collision early detection system as well.
Collision avoidance mileage not reported 1.3 yr in service
If any of the passengers are unbuckled and the seat chime is on the car does not have an audible forward collision or pedestrian warning alert sound.

Other Mustang Mach E model years

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