Mustang Mach-E (1st)
Verdict Favor a 2023 or newer Mach-E; the contactor, all-wheel-drive control module and anti-lock brake recalls concentrate on 2021 and 2022 cars. On any year, confirm the battery main contactor and electronic door latch recalls show completed.
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
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Complaint Breakdown
Reliability Overview
The Mustang Mach-E's reliability record splits along a single fault line: its electronics. Across 602 complaints spanning the 2021 through 2025 model years, electrical problems account for 289 of them, and the same pattern runs through Ford's campaign history for the car, where six of 22 recalls target the electrical system. This is not a crossover that suffers from a fragile engine or a rusting body. It is a high-voltage and software story, a different kind of ownership risk than a gas SUV carries.
The mechanical fundamentals draw far less heat than the electronics. Reported fires sit at two across the full generation, low for this complaint volume and a meaningful contrast with the early EVs that earned battery-fire reputations. Crash reports total 35 with 15 injuries and no recorded deaths, so the safety outcomes, while not spotless, show no catastrophic pattern. The data does not carry the rolling-fire-hazard signature that shadowed some of the first electric vehicles to reach the road.
The signature failure is the high-voltage battery main contactor. Ford has recalled it more than once. On 2021 and 2022 cars, particularly those with the extended-range battery, the main contactors can overheat and cut drive power, and one 2025 campaign exists only because an earlier repair under recall 22V-412 was performed incorrectly, leaving some owners to have the same fix done twice. The doors are the other weak point. On cars with electronic latches, a depleted 12-volt battery can leave them unable to release electronically, an entrapment concern serious enough to draw its own 2025 recall. Brakes appear too, through an over-the-air anti-lock update on 2021 cars that degraded stopping performance, then had to be reissued when the correction itself went wrong.
Within this first generation, the earliest build years carry most of the recall weight. The contactor campaigns concentrate on 2021 and 2022, the all-wheel-drive powertrain-control-module fault names 2021, and both brake actions land on 2021 as well. Cars built from 2023 onward inherit a lighter load, though the electronic-door-latch campaign reaches all the way through 2025. Twenty-two recalls in five model years is a heavy campaign count for a nameplate this young, and the recurrence of the same high-voltage contactor problem across separate actions is the detail that should give a used shopper pause.
The Mach-E suits a shopper who accepts a vehicle defined by its software and its service record, one that gets sorted through updates and dealer campaigns rather than left alone. For anyone who wants to sign the papers and forget the service department, the electrical history here argues for caution.
Battery & Propulsion Reliability
Battery Electric (BEV)
Battery & propulsion complaint analysis for the 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
That's roughly 6.5x the typical rate for BEVs in this dataset (median 5.7 per year). This generation has materially more battery & propulsion complaints than its peers. The comparison is not adjusted for sales volume.
What kind of battery complaint?
Among the 184 battery-related complaints, here's the type mix. These percentages describe what the complaints are about — not how reliable the vehicle is overall.
Propulsion battery defects, capacity loss, BMS faults, replacement claims.
Loss of power, drive unit, inverter, traction motor, DC-DC converter.
Low-voltage battery deaths, common on EVs and hybrids that use a 12V for accessories.
Charge port, cable, mobile connector, or session failures.
Regen brake feel, one-pedal driving, B-mode complaints.
Battery fires, smoke, thermal runaway. Includes any complaint with fire reported.
Battery & propulsion recalls (5)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Consequence: An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 fire after repeated DC Fast Charging cycles.
Consequence: An inaccurate state-of-charge reading can lead to an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, a high voltage battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Sample complaint excerpts
High-Voltage Battery
- [2021] While accelerating on a highway on-ramp, the vehicle displayed Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power, a High-Voltage Battery Warning. Power was reduced while merging into traffic. The same warnings appeared at about 90,000 miles and cleared on their own. This is a Standard Range RWD Mach-E, which was excluded from the high-voltage battery junction box recall. The vehicle was towed to AutoNation For
- [2021] My 2021 Mustang MachE experienced a failure of the relay which connects its high-voltage battery to the rest of the car. The car is an EV, and the result of this is that the drive-motor had no power, and the car would not move. I would like to ask, please, that all model years with this known-issue (HVBJB - high voltage battery junction box) be recalled.
- [2021] I own a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD. My vehicle has experienced a high-voltage powertrain malfunction involving the high-voltage battery system/HV Battery Junction Box (HVBJB). The vehicle is currently at a Ford dealership for diagnosis and repair. What concerns me is that the same high-voltage/powertrain warning appeared on my vehicle previously, before the vehicle reached 100,000
Electric Propulsion
- [2021] While accelerating on a highway on-ramp, the vehicle displayed Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power, a High-Voltage Battery Warning. Power was reduced while merging into traffic. The same warnings appeared at about 90,000 miles and cleared on their own. This is a Standard Range RWD Mach-E, which was excluded from the high-voltage battery junction box recall. The vehicle was towed to AutoNation For
- [2021] I own a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD. My vehicle has experienced a high-voltage powertrain malfunction involving the high-voltage battery system/HV Battery Junction Box (HVBJB). The vehicle is currently at a Ford dealership for diagnosis and repair. What concerns me is that the same high-voltage/powertrain warning appeared on my vehicle previously, before the vehicle reached 100,000
- [2021] 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 is at 108,017 miles, treating a hazardous powertrain defect as an out-of-warranty consumer expense. I
12V Auxiliary Battery
- [2021] After recall-related software updates were performed on my 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, the vehicle began experiencing repeated electrical and climate control failures. The heating and defrost system stopped working, leaving the vehicle without heat and causing the windows to fog, which reduces visibility in cold weather and creates unsafe driving conditions. The vehicle has been taken to multiple a
- [2021] On Saturday, [XXX], while driving under normal conditions, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of propulsion without warning. There was no reduced-power mode, no dashboard alert, and no mobile app notification prior to shutdown. The vehicle was subsequently inspected by a Ford dealership. The technician identified an intermittent software-related condition consistent with Ford TSB
- [2021] I am requesting immediate escalation regarding my 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E (VIN: [XXX] ), which is currently undrivable due to being stuck in “Power Accessory Active” mode. The vehicle will not enter Drive. The dealer has diagnosed DCEM / high-voltage system-related faults and stated that recall repairs cannot be completed unless I first pay approximately $3,000 to repair the “main battery.” My co
Charging System
- [2021] 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, often needing to charge it twice a day while traveling throughout Southern California. We first brought
- [2021] Melted High Volt Junction Box after DC Fast Charging. Car became compromised while 3 hours from home. Limiting speed and ability to recharge. This vehicle had the High Voltage Junction Box melt back in the summer of 2022. The original was replaced under Warranty. The replacement part they installed is also faulty. I do not DC Fast charge very often. Maybe 12 times in the lifespan of t
- [2021] One pedal drive system failure. Had the 22B50 charge port recall done on the 18th of April 24. After leaving the dealer upon approach to a light one mile away, one pedal disengaged during de-acceleration for the light. Warning did come up near the same time. It felt like vehicle was accelerating, but just loss regen. It has since happened daily. sometimes multiple times. Restart the car and it wor
Regenerative Braking
- [2021] Ford had a recall on the brakes. The brakes were services 3 times in relational to this issue. Now again the front end shutters when braking especially at highway speed. The dealer says the pads need to be replaced and the rotors resurfaced .This is the 4th time in 42,000 miles. they will not warranty this on going issue. If the pads need to be replaced 4 time in 42,000 mile on a vehicle with reg
- [2021] It accelerated unexpectedly with no input while decelerating in one pedal drive mode. Cruise control was not in use at all during the drive.
- [2021] Mach e standard edition shows multiple signs of a failing High Voltage Battery Junction Box (HVBJB). The vehicle was bought certified pre owned with only 12k miles on the vehicle. At 16k miles (2 months of ownership) the vehicle showed a high voltage battery warning and power train malfunction warning. Three warning lights were displayed on the dash which were: a yellow turtle, wrench, and car
Thermal Events
- [2021] My vehicle was built with under-specked high voltage battery joint assembly bracket. The failure of this connection has caused many incidents whereby the car cannot start, or suddenly stops while driving. The part is either not to original specification or was not designed correctly. In either case, providing a SW fix to simply limit the voltage does not actually prevent or correct the problem.
- [2021] The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated while charging the vehicle, he smelled smoke coming from the garage. The contact checked and noticed that the odor was coming from the wire that connected the charger to the wall outlet. The charger was the original equipment; Ford wall box Model: ML9Z-10C83-A. The dealer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The dealer stated they
- [2022] 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 goes the easy route and uses a test drive and other diagnostic test such as there computer to see if t
Source: classified from NHTSA complaint and recall data. "Battery-related" includes high-voltage propulsion battery, charging system, hybrid drivetrain, electric propulsion, regenerative braking, 12V auxiliary battery, and thermal-event complaints. Other complaints (suspension, steering, brakes, infotainment) appear in the engine and vehicle-level sections. Rates are absolute counts, not normalized per-VIN — high-volume models naturally produce more raw complaints than low-volume ones. Self-reported death and injury counts are capped per complaint to limit form abuse.
Battery: Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range (LG NCM)
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Battery: Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range (LG NCM)
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Battery: Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range (LG NCM)
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Battery: Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range (NCM, 2021-2023)
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Battery: Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range (CATL LFP)
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Battery: Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range (CATL LFP)
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Ford Mustang Mach-E, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Buyer's Guide
Favor a 2023 or newer Mach-E. The heaviest recall clusters, the high-voltage contactor overheating and the all-wheel-drive powertrain-control-module fault, concentrate on 2021 and 2022 cars, and the 2021 model year alone carries both anti-lock-brake campaigns. Later build years inherit fewer open recalls, which counts for more on an EV than on a gas car, where so much of the reliability picture lives in software and high-voltage hardware.
On any Mach-E, run the VIN through Ford and NHTSA and confirm every campaign shows as completed, with close attention to the battery main contactor recalls, because at least one car needed that repair redone after a botched first attempt. Test the door latches, including the mechanical backup release, and verify the electronic-latch recall has been addressed. Ask about the health of the 12-volt battery, since a weak one is what triggers the door-latch failure. During the test drive, watch the instrument cluster for electrical-system warnings and confirm the anti-lock brakes behave normally under a hard stop, a check the reissued 2021 brake update makes worth doing.
This is a first-generation EV still early in its service life, so favor a car with a documented recall and software-update history over one that saves a few hundred dollars up front. The electronics define this vehicle, and a fully updated example is a far better bet than a neglected one.
What to check on a used 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
On a used 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (316), the airbags and driver-assist systems (179) and the drivetrain (113). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 316 owner complaints on the 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E about the electrical system.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 179 owner complaints on the 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Shift between Drive, Reverse and Park several times, then make slow, tight turns in both directions.Costly repair. NHTSA has 113 owner complaints on the 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E about the drivetrain, which NHTSA files under its power train category.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 84 owner complaints on the 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E about the brakes.
- Read the traction battery’s state of health with a dealer tool or an EV-capable scan tool.Costly repair. NHTSA has 72 owner complaints on the 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E about the high-voltage battery.
- Accelerate hard once from a stop and once from 40 mph, and hold a steady highway speed.Safety. NHTSA has 57 owner complaints on the 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E about the electric drive system.
Recalls (22)
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 fire after repeated DC Fast Charging cycles.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
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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.
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 affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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.
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.
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 Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E complaints?
Owners have filed 667 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the safety systems and the transmission.
Is the 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 667 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E have?
NHTSA has 667 owner complaints on file for the 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
NHTSA lists 22 recalls covering some 2021-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Ford Mustang Mach-E?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the safety systems and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Mustang Mach-E?
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 5 stars (8.6% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 667 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.