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2021 Ford Mustang Mach E

Based on reports from 630 owners and 12 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
630
Crashes
19
Fires
1
Recalls
12
TSBs
309
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 630 complaints, 19 crashes, 1 fires, and 12 recalls.

Top reported problems

1

hvbjb high volt junction box

1 complaints β€’ Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

pre-collision assist not working

1 complaints β€’ Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

138 owners reported electrical issues β€” failures commonly reported around 21K miles.

!Inspect the Collision AvoidanceMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

24
0–30K
16
30–60K
4
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (24 reports) β€’ Median: 21K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (138 reports).

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical138 (22%)
Collision Avoidance75 (12%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control66 (10%)
Other48 (8%)
Drivetrain47 (7%)
Fuel System46 (7%)
Speed Control35 (6%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking34 (5%)

2021 Ford Mustang Mach E: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E, with 138 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 21,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 21K-mile mark.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E, with 75 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E, with 66 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

20
21
193
22
155
23
147
24
105
25
10
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (12 recalls)

21V140000Apr 2021

SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET

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.

21V711000Oct 2021

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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."

21V712000Oct 2021

VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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.

21V979000Jan 2022

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. 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."

22V333000Jun 2022

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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.

+ 7 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 630 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 12 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2021 Ford Mustang Mach E: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E is related to the electrical, with 138 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E reliable?
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E has 630 complaints, 19 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E has 12 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Mustang Mach E problems start?
Based on 44 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 21,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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