Most common 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E problems
Share of the 127 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 →
2023 Ford Mustang Mach E recalls (6)
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (BMS/becm) › Software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mache E vehicles that received a new Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) during a prior repair. The battery energy control module software may cause an incorrect state of charge to display in the vehicle, or lead to an increased risk of a high voltage battery…
Remedy: Dealers will update the BECM software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 18, 2026.
Structure › Exterior trim
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 14, 2026.
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 › 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.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E:
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.
What 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E owners say
Electrical system all 52 →
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, a MIL warning illuminated, with the message "Immediate Loss of Power" displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off and the battery was drained. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped and independently shifted to park(P). The contact stated that the hazard lights were not able to be activated. The contact towed the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the high voltage battery contact had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V687000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after five minutes of attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The contact then stated that a message displayed on the instrument panel "High Voltage Battery warning and to Contact Roadside Assistance" and "Powertrain Malfunction - Reduced Power". The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated and failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. Limited Power was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,317.
Driver assistance all 29 →
The contact's husband owns a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle that was in front of the vehicle stopped abruptly. The contact stated that the driver depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle started decelerating. The contact stated that Automatic Emergency Braking system then engaged, and the vehicle stop decelerating and crashed into the rear end of the other vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle sustained severe front end damage, but no air bags deployed. No injuries were reported. The other driver exited the vehicle, returned inside the vehicle and drove away from the scene. A police report was filed, but the police report number was not available. The vehicle was able to be driven away from the scene. The vehicle was taken to an autobody repair shop to be repaired. …
While driving the 2023 Ford MachE in 1 Peddle mode Friday 12 July 2024. I had to suddenly brake due to a car cutting of the car in front of me to make an illegal turn. I applied the brakes (HARD) and my car came to a complete stop. Just as I was breathing a sigh of relief, and waiting for the still parked car in front of me to move. On I released my foot of the brake (the car should have held in place). However, warning lights sensors started beeping going crazy as the car lunged forward. It caused me to hit the car in front of me. The lunge was so forceful that for a moment I thought another car had rear-ended me and pushed me into the stopped car in front of me. I did not have time to see all of the alerts flashing on the dash as they were flashing as the car was propelled forward. The other car did not sustain any damage. However my car car did. …
Brakes all 24 →
While driving the 2023 Ford MachE in 1 Peddle mode Friday 12 July 2024. I had to suddenly brake due to a car cutting of the car in front of me to make an illegal turn. I applied the brakes (HARD) and my car came to a complete stop. Just as I was breathing a sigh of relief, and waiting for the still parked car in front of me to move. On I released my foot of the brake (the car should have held in place). However, warning lights sensors started beeping going crazy as the car lunged forward. It caused me to hit the car in front of me. The lunge was so forceful that for a moment I thought another car had rear-ended me and pushed me into the stopped car in front of me. I did not have time to see all of the alerts flashing on the dash as they were flashing as the car was propelled forward. The other car did not sustain any damage. However my car car did. …
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 distance travelled from when the sudden acceleration started to the crash against the wall, was probably 20 - 30 feet (and not in a straight line). But the impact was severe enough to have deployed the air bags and the car is considered totalled. …
2023 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 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E a good car?
Based on 127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 Mustang Mach E rates average: 30% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Mustang Mach E at the same age. It is one of the best Mustang Mach E years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E?
The electrical system — 52 complaints, 41% of all complaints for this model year, most often about instrument panel › speedometer/odometer. Next are the driver assistance (29) and brakes (24).
How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E have?
There are 6 recalls for the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E, the most recent from September 9, 2026 (software). 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 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 12,000 miles; 100% 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.