Owner report · 2021 model year

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Crash-test image: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation.

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 156 of 353 complaints (44%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more reported injuries (7) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Data last changed Nov 7, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints: 353
Recall campaigns: 13
EPA fuel cost per year: $750–$950
Combined MPG: 82–101

Complaints by model year

3532021
1402022
1292023

Where owners report problems

Electrical156 (44%)
Driver Assistance & Speed Control131 (37%)
Transmission & Drivetrain53 (15%)
Other50 (14%)
Fuel System49 (14%)
Brakes32 (9%)

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category	2021	2022	2023	vs. 2021 electric vehicles
Annual fuel cost ($)	750–950	750–950	750–900
Combined MPGe	82–101	82–103	82–103
City / Highway MPGe	88–108 / 75–94	88–110 / 75–96	90–110 / 77–96
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	0	0	0	Every vehicle in this comparison has the identical figure, so there's nothing to show a position within.
Complaints filed	353	140	129	Not compared
Recalls issued	13	9	6	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	15	13	10	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	1	0	1	Not compared
Injuries reported	9	3	5	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	7	5	5

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E have?

13 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E?

Electrical: 156 of 353 NHTSA complaints (44%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E get?

EPA rates it 82–101 MPGe combined across 7 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E?

EPA estimates $750–$950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost
Configuration 1	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Small Station Wagons	100 MPGe	86 MPGe	93 MPGe	$800
Configuration 2	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Small Station Wagons	96 MPGe	84 MPGe	90 MPGe	$850
Configuration 3	Automatic (A1)	—	—	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Small Station Wagons	105 MPGe	93 MPGe	100 MPGe	$750 (low)
Configuration 4	Automatic (A1)	—	—	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Small Station Wagons	104 MPGe	90 MPGe	97 MPGe	$800
Configuration 5	Automatic (A1)	—	—	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Small Station Wagons	108 MPGe (high)	94 MPGe (high)	101 MPGe (high)	$750 (low)
Configuration 6	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Small Station Wagons	90 MPGe	77 MPGe	84 MPGe	$900
Configuration 7	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Small Station Wagons	88 MPGe (low)	75 MPGe (low)	82 MPGe (low)	$950 (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Fire-Involved	Injuries
Engine	17	1	0	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	53	1	0	2
Fuel System	49	1	0	0
Electrical	156	2	1	1
Brakes	32	3	0	1
Steering	15	1	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	3	0	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	2	0	0	0
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	131	10	0	7
Body, Seats & Latches	10	1	0	1
Visibility & Lighting	25	1	0	0
Other	50	1	0	0

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (13)

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Campaign 26V417000 · Jun 30, 2026
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
Consequence
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.
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. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S50.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Campaign 25V513000 · Aug 8, 2025
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABS calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S81.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Campaign 25V404000 · Jun 13, 2025
Defect
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.
Consequence
The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C (SOBDMC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to 2021-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners September 12, 2025. Additionally, Owner notification letters were mailed to 2024-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners July 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S65.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Campaign 25V315000 · May 9, 2025
Defect
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.
Consequence
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
Campaign 25V130000 · Feb 28, 2025
Defect
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.
Consequence
An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Campaign 24V777000 · Oct 18, 2024
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABS calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S65.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
Campaign 23V687000 · Oct 13, 2023
Defect
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.
Consequence
An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Ford's number for this recall is 23S56. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 22V-412 will need to have the new remedy completed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
Campaign 22V412000 · Jun 10, 2022
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
Consequence
An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Campaign 22V333000 · May 13, 2022
Defect
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.
Consequence
Unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The PCM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S29.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Campaign 21V979000 · Dec 16, 2021
Defect
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."
Consequence
Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Ford's number for this recall is 21C36.

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VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Campaign 21V711000 · Sep 14, 2021
Defect
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, "Windshield Mounting."
Consequence
A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C22.
VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Campaign 21V712000 · Sep 14, 2021
Defect
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.
Consequence
A roof panel that separates from a vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will apply additional urethane adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S42.
SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Campaign 21V140000 · Mar 5, 2021
Defect
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.
Consequence
Loose subframe bolts may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front subframe bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S09.