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Ford Mustang Mach-E 2021–2026 (1st gen)

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- Price
- $42,900–$55,000
- Range
- 320 mi
- Strength: Excellent running costs
- Strength: Strong tech
- Watch-out: Below-average reliability
- Watch-out: Below-average value retention
How it scores for you10 scores
A genuinely fun-to-drive electric crossover with a 320-mile range and low running costs, though fast EV depreciation and early-build reliability questions temper the appeal.
Recalled about 50% more often than cars of the same model years (over-the-air software recalls count half); 4 of its 22 recalls were serious. About 6% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -4 points for its wider reputation.
No overall NHTSA crash rating yet, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 95% of cars we track.
29.7 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 65% of other SUVs we track.
Five seats with good front room and adequate rear legroom; 29.7 cu ft cargo plus front trunk is practical for a compact EV crossover, near segment-typical.
Instant EV torque, low center of gravity, and Mustang-tuned handling make it engaging; 266 hp base is adequate, GT trims add real punch. Sportier than most electric SUVs.
Large vertical touchscreen with Sync 4A, OTA updates, and available BlueCruise hands-free driving. Modern and well-regarded infotainment above segment norm.
Quiet EV drivetrain and composed ride; roomy front seats. Firmer suspension on sportier trims trades some plushness. Solid but not luxury-grade.
EVs have typically lost value the fastest.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls42 recalls
42 recalls · 7 common complaint areas across 2021–2026
- Electrical — 114 complaints (2021)
- Recall — Powertrain: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl (2026)
- Electrical — 53 complaints (2022)
2026
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl25V863000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements o
- RecallExterior lighting: lighting control module25V885000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Mustang Mache E vehicles. The Light Driver Control Module B (LDCMB) may fail, preventing the turn signals, daytime running lights, low beam, and high beam headlights from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requiremen
2025
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl25V394000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The park rod may fail to engage when the vehicle is placed in the park (P) position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protectio
- RecallElectrical: body control module: software; latches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH25V404000
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 ha
- RecallExterior lighting: lighting control module25V519000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the af
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl25V863000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements o
- RecallExterior lighting: lighting control module25V885000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Mustang Mache E vehicles. The Light Driver Control Module B (LDCMB) may fail, preventing the turn signals, daytime running lights, low beam, and high beam headlights from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requiremen
- RecallStructure: exterior trim26V487000
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.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software26V582000
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
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was driving normally at about 45 mph with no strong acceleration, after about 20 minutes of driving... Then Cross Traffic Alert, Crash Alert, ABS Failure Alert, Parking Brake Fault Alert, and probably more alerts suddenly went off while driving. Warning Lights for all these features stayed on, an
2024
- RecallVisibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor24V594000
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.
- RecallElectrical: body control module: software; latches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH25V404000
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 ha
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl25V863000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements o
- RecallStructure: exterior trim26V487000
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.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software26V582000
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
- Complaint clusterElectrical18 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford completed OTA for software update. After that happened, wireless phone calls no longer work.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain8 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The exact failed component is unknown to me at this time, but the issue appears related to the vehicle’s electrical system. Prior to the incident, I received a charging error notification while the vehicle was plugged in. I unplugged the charger from the wall outlet, waited briefly, and plugged it b
2023
- RecallVisibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor24V594000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V315000
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 vehicle
- RecallElectrical: body control module: software; latches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH25V404000
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 ha
- RecallPowertrain: driveline: differential unit26V417000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
- RecallStructure: exterior trim26V487000
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.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software26V582000
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
- Complaint clusterElectrical34 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On almost all Mustang Mach-E vehicles, a loose or faulty cable connection which runs to the forward facing camera in the rear-view mirror housing causes error messages to suddenly display on the dashboard screen. Generally, the driver will receive a "Front Camera Fault – Service Required" error mess
- Complaint clusterPowertrain22 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
See attached document for complaint.
- Complaint clusterBrakes18 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
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 co
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other15 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There was a message " Motor coolant over temperature '' popped up on 05/21/2026. Sent the car to Ford dealership for diagnosing it .Found out there was a big hole on the Motor casing . Told them, there was a crash on 04/14/2026. After diagnosing ,they did not know what caused the issue. We resub
- Complaint clusterSteering7 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
Vehicle unexpectedly and without driver command steered/pulled to the right, departed the roadway and struck a guardrail. Dashcam footage documents the vehicle’s movement immediately before impact. BlueCruise was not equipped/being used. Driver did not intentionally steer the vehicle from the roadwa
2022
- RecallSeat belts: rear/other: anchorage21V979000
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,
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software22V412000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
- RecallPowertrain: axle assembly: axle shaft22V646000
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.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm)23V687000
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.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software25V130000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V315000
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 vehicle
- RecallElectrical: body control module: software; latches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH25V404000
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 ha
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm)25V441000
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.
- RecallPowertrain: driveline: differential unit26V417000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
- Complaint clusterElectrical53 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I just had the High voltage battery junction box replaced after being in shop 16 days. Upon arrival to my house yesterday my car would not charge. upon further investigation once the Hvbj connector is replaced a charge of the car to put a full load on this connector is not performed. Instead ford go
- Complaint clusterPowertrain27 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
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
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other12 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was pulling into a parking lot at low speed when the car suddenly began accelerating rapidly on its own. Fortunately, when I hit the brakes it stopped without incident. However, if someone had been right in front of me at the time - a pedestrian or car - it could have resulted in a crash. I am
- Complaint clusterCruise control12 complaintscomplaints:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I was backing up the car and the car raced on it own at least couple of times. Luckily no-one was injured. I am worried about the safety of my family including a newborn. There was a Recall 22S29 for the mach-e but it seems to have not fixed the issue for my car.
- Complaint clusterBrakes8 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
my car keeps showing parking break fault. there is a recall for it but it only covers cars built until february 2022 mine was built in april 2022 and it has the same exact damage
2021
- RecallStructure: frame and members; suspension: subframe/mounting bracket21V140000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front subframe bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, which could result in loose bolts.
- RecallVisibility: windshield; visibility: windshield: critical fasteners21V711000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshiel
- RecallVisibility: fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly21V712000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The vehicle's panoramic roof glass panel may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach.
- RecallSeat belts: rear/other: anchorage21V979000
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,
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: control module: software; vehicle speed control22V333000
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.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software22V412000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm)23V687000
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.
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module24V777000
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.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software25V130000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V315000
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 vehicle
- RecallElectrical: body control module: software; latches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH25V404000
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 ha
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module25V513000
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 assis
- RecallPowertrain: driveline: differential unit26V417000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
- Complaint clusterElectrical114 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E (142,009 miles) intermittently fails to accept a charge at public DC fast-charging stations. My husband relies on these stations because our home electrical panel cannot support a home EV charger, and he uses this vehicle daily for his work in commercial real estate, ofte
- Complaint clusterForward collision avoidance50 complaintscomplaints:FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The front camera system does not function which causes all forward collision safety features to become unavailable, as well as any cruise control or automatic high beam lights. Seems to be a common issues and is related to faulty fiber optic cables.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain49 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
My 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E suffered a total loss of motive power on the road, throwing code P0D10:00:AF for a stuck-open high-voltage contactor. This is the exact failure mode of Safety Recall 23S56. Ford is refusing to cover the repair because my VIN was omitted from the database and the vehicle i
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other36 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There’s a known recall. “2021 Mach-E models produced between Feb 24, 2020, and July 18, 2021, are at risk of the glass panels detaching or leaking.” But my car, a 2021 model, isn’t on the list. I just discovered that my headliner is stained and there’s a leak.
- Complaint clusterCruise control18 complaintscomplaints:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Vehicle: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Component: Image Processing Module A (IPMA) / Front Camera / Forward Collision Avoidance System The IPMA and front camera system have failed, disabling Pre-Collision Assist, AEB, forward collision warning, and adaptive cruise control while driving. The vehicle is a
Cost to own$29,700 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$42,900–$55,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$700/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
115
Highway MPG
104
Combined MPG
110
Electric range
320 mi
Horsepower
266 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
29.7 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
59.7 cu ft
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