Most common 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E problems
Share of the 139 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Mustang Mach E complaints by model year
Best Mustang Mach E years: 2025, 2024, 2023. Compare all years →
2022 Ford Mustang Mach E recalls (9)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the rear differential assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 13, 2026.
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.
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.
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…
Remedy: Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C (SOBDMC) software, free of charge.
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.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The right-rear axle half shafts may have been manufactured improperly, allowing the half shaft stem to break under load.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial number, and replace the right-rear half shaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022.
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.
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.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 4 possible defects involving the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E:
High Voltage Battery Contactor Failure
On August 17, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ23-004 to investigate instances of loss of motor power due to overheating high voltage battery contactors in model year (MY) 2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles (subject vehicles).
Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise
On April 25, 2024, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24012) to assess BlueCruise, a partial driving automation system available on certain vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Company (Ford). NHTSA opened the investigation after the agency received notice of two fatal collisions involving BlueCruise-equipped Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles.
Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise
On April 25, 2024, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24012) to assess BlueCruise, a partial driving automation system available on certain vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Company (Ford). NHTSA opened the investigation after the agency received notice of two fatal collisions involving BlueCruise-equipped Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles.
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E owners say
Electrical system all 77 →
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mach-E. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH the steering and braking systems suddenly malfunctioned causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The driver was unable to steer the vehicle and when pressing the brake pedal the vehicle did not stop. The driver lost control of the vehicle drove off the road and down a ravine and crashed into a concrete embankment. During the crash neither front air bags deployed. The front passenger sustained a fractured sternum and was transported from the scene to the hospital. The driver of the vehicle sustained a concussion which later required medical attention. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. …
On Tuesday, [redacted], between approximately [redacted] and [redacted] PM EST, I parked my Mustang Mach-E, powered the vehicle off, and exited the car with my wife and child. After unloading groceries and sports equipment, I retrieved the Level 2 charger from the front of my garage and plugged it into the vehicle. I waited for the blue indicator lights to turn solid and blink, confirming charging had started, which typically takes about one minute. I believe the vehicle had been parked and powered off for approximately 10 minutes when I entered the house. Shortly thereafter, I heard an unusual clicking noise and observed the charging cable strike the side of the garage door opening. …
Transmission & drivetrain all 28 →
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while pulling into a parking spot at approximately 2 MPH and had not yet placed the vehicle in park, the vehicle had an unintended acceleration. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle crashed into a light post, ran over the post, and crashed into a back of a building. The vehicle had damage to the hood, grill and bumper and also to the undercarriage. The contact said he had not suffered any injuries. The police were on the scene and filed a report. The contact had the vehicle towed to a collision repair shop. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V333000 (Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. …
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 warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and the batteries were replaced. The contact researched the issue and became aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the battery management system needed to be reset. …
Driver assistance all 25 →
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that while having the Blue Cruise system activated at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly drifted to the right. The contact was able to straighten out the vehicle however, the vehicle drifted to the left and then to the right again. After a while, the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle by manually operating the steering wheel instead of using the Blue Cruise system to control the vehicle. The contact stated that shortly after regaining control of the vehicle, the failure recurred in the opposite direction going from left to right, and then to the left. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to maintain control. The dealer was contacted and was able to remotely pull the codes from the vehicle for diagnostic testing. …
Power steering went out including 10+ error / fault codes displaying on the dash on the vehicle after planned having vehicle towed but was back to normal after a restart. Exiting the parking lot at a low speed power steering failed again resulting in a low speed crash. After having it towed to dealership they reviewed software on the vehicle seeing vehicle has has fault codes and module errors for 3+ months on their Ford telemetries cloud system showing module and system errors every other day. Dealership asked if I ever got notice via vehicle or app about these errors which I never received. Ford Legal was notified and said vehicle did have a possible Bluecruise recall and nothing wrong with vehicle without having a Ford Engineer viewing the vehicle. My dealership still said cloud system showed all these errors which didn't seem be an issue to ford. …
2022 Ford Mustang Mach E engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | RWD | 110 / 96 / 103 MPGe | 247 mi |
| Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 105 / 91 / 98 MPGe | 312 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Mustang Mach E to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E?
The electrical system — 77 complaints, 55% of all complaints for this model year, most often about instrument panel › speedometer/odometer. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (28) and driver assistance (25).
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E have?
There are 9 recalls for the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E, the most recent from June 30, 2026 (differential unit). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Mustang Mach E?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2025, 2024 and 2023. See the full Ford Mustang Mach E years comparison.
At what mileage do 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 20,000 miles; 88% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.