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#BS-2021-FORMUS-342B2021 Ford Mustang Mach EProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 680 owners and 13 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 680 complaints, 23 crashes, 1 fires, and 13 recalls.
Top reported problems
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1 complaints • Severity 10/10
pre-collision assist not working
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
148 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 25K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (24 reports) • Median: 25K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (148 reports).
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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 148 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 24,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 25K-mile mark.
Collision Avoidance Issues
Collision Avoidance complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E, with 84 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 71 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 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E, with 53 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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (13 recalls)
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
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."
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.
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."
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.
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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach E NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (4)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Pedestrian alert sounds
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
High Voltage Battery Contactor Failure
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
The worst model year for the Ford Mustang Mach E is the 2023 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 680 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 13 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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