2021 Ford Mustang Mach E Problems & Complaints

Most common 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E problems

• Electrical system~31,000 miles
  15544%
• Driver assistance~30,000 miles
  11232%
• Transmission & drivetrain~21,000 miles
  5315%
• Other / not specified
  5014%
• Fuel & propulsion system
  4914%
• Speed control & acceleration~15,000 miles
  3711%
• Brakes~46,000 miles
  329%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~7,000 miles
  206%
• Engine & cooling~40,000 miles
  175%
• Steering
  154%
• Body & structure~1,000 miles
  72%
• Lights~25,000 miles
  41%
• Seat belts
  21%
• Suspension~38,000 miles
  21%
• Locks & latches~65,000 miles
  21%
• Seats
  10%

Share of the 351 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

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2021 Ford Mustang Mach E recalls (13)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 4 possible defects involving the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E:

What 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E owners say

Electrical system all 155 →

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V711000 (Visibility) and 22V412000 (Electrical System) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, he received a warning from the manufacturer app of a high voltage spike and that the vehicle would shut down. The contact exited the highway and pulled into a parking lot where the vehicle shut down. The contact could not restart the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The mechanic was able to restart the vehicle. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact drove the vehicle to his residence; however, the high voltage spike failure recurred. …

The contact owns a 2021 Mustang Mach-E. The contact attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that there was no power to the vehicle. The following day, the contact attempted to enter the vehicle and was locked out. The contact was unable to open any of the doors. The contact was able to raise the hood and the trunk. The contact was unable to jumpstart the vehicle, but heard a clicking sound when the jumper cables were connected. The contact observed a spark from the negative terminal. The contact removed the 12-Volt battery and brought it to a local dealer to be tested. The contact was informed that the battery was in good working condition. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …

Driver assistance all 112 →

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E. The contact stated that while the wife was driving the vehicle and approaching oncoming traffic the vehicle was stopped. Immediately after stopping the pre-collision warning activated and the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration crashing into the rear of a second vehicle and pushing the vehicle nearly 50 feet into and across the street intersection. During the incident the driver sustained an injured neck, the front passenger sustained an injured neck and fractured left wrist. Both occupants required medical treatment. Also, the second vehicle's occupant sustained an unknown injury. No further information was available. A police report was taken at the scene and both vehicles were towed to an undisclosed location. The cause of the failure was not determined. …

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Collision Avoidance Camera Fault" was displayed, indicating a camera malfunction. The contact stated that the message was also present on the Mobile App. The contact also stated that the failure was a recurring failure and the camera had been replaced four times, and the vehicle was serviced several times for the failure. The manufacturer and local dealer were made aware of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 31,014.

Transmission & drivetrain all 53 →

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mach-E. The contact stated while reversing from his driveway, he shifted into drive and depressed the accelerator pedal. However, the vehicle accelerated at high speed independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred the following day. The contact stated while his wife was exiting the carwash and making a left turn with a passenger in the front passenger seat, she shifted from neutral into drive and depressed the accelerator pedal. The vehicle accelerated at high speed independently and crashed into the block wall. The air bags deployed. The contact's wife sought medical assistance and was informed that she had sustained a fractured rib on the left side of her body, pain on the shoulders, and pain in the rib cage. …

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 - 25 MPH in the rain at night, the brake pedal was bouncing up and down. The contact stated that the doors locked and failed to open. Additionally, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the hazard lights were inoperable. They stated that one of the passenger's side tire warning lights was illuminated. The contact stated that the battery was at 98 percent and that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V333000 (Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train) prior to the failure. The contact called Roadside Assistance, but Roadside Assistance was unable to assist. The contact stated that a Police Officer arrived on the scene to assist. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer after several hours. …

2021 Ford Mustang Mach E engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.