Ford Mustang Mach-E Best and Worst Years (2021–2025)
Avoid the 2021 and 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E, which rank worst with complaint index scores of 100 and 75 and lead in electrical, collision-avoidance, and transmission complaints. The 2025 model year scores best at 0, and 2024 is also rated Good.
- Model years
- 5
- 2021–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 660
- Recall campaigns
- 22
- Crashes reported
- 40
- Fires reported
- 2
- Top problem area
- Electrical System
Mustang Mach-E Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Ford Mustang Mach-E problems and recalls by year
Mustang Mach-E years to avoid: what went wrong
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Index 100 · 344 complaints · 13 recalls
The 2021 Mustang Mach-E has the highest complaint index of any year, at 100, with 344 total complaints and 13 recalls. Electrical System issues make up 44% of its complaints, at a median 30,348 miles, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems at 31% around 18,750 miles. Owners describe unintended acceleration events while parking or reversing, sometimes tied to open recalls. Recalls cover a rear differential pinion shaft that may fracture, an ABS software update related to a prior repair, and electronic door latches that can stay locked on low battery charge. The year recorded 14 crashes, 9 injuries, and 1 fire.
2021 electrical system problems →2021 collision avoidance & cameras problems →2021 engine problems →
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Index 75 · 123 complaints · 6 recalls
The 2023 Mustang Mach-E has a complaint index of 75, the second-worst year, with 123 complaints and 6 recalls. Electrical System complaints lead at 41% of the total, at a median 15,000 miles, with Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 22% and Brakes at 20%, around 11,000 miles. Owners report sudden unintended acceleration incidents, including one after stopping in single-pedal mode before shifting to park. Recalls address a battery energy control module software issue, rear quarter window trim that can detach, and the same rear differential pinion shaft fracture risk shared with 2021-2023 models. The year saw 10 crashes and 5 injuries.
2023 electrical system problems →2023 collision avoidance & cameras problems →2023 brakes problems →
Most common Ford Mustang Mach-E problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Electrical System314 (48%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras165 (25%)
- Other114 (17%)
- Engine112 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain110 (17%)
- Fuel System87 (13%)
- Brakes83 (13%)
- Lane Departure44 (7%)
- Structure & Body33 (5%)
- Steering31 (5%)
Frequently asked questions
- What year Mustang Mach-E should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2021 and 2023 model years rank worst, with complaint index scores of 100 and 75 respectively and Electrical System issues topping the complaint list in both years.
- Which Mustang Mach-E year is best?
- The 2025 model year has the lowest complaint index at 0, with only 12 complaints and no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. The 2024 model year is also rated Good, with a complaint index of 25.
- Is the 2022 Mustang Mach-E reliable?
- The 2022 Mustang Mach-E is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 50, 137 complaints, and 9 recalls, placing it between the worst and best years.
- Does the Mustang Mach-E have recall issues with unintended acceleration or rear differential problems?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 26V417000 covers 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles for a rear differential pinion shaft that may fracture, and multiple owner complaints in 2021 and 2023 describe unintended acceleration events.
- How many total complaints does the Mustang Mach-E have with NHTSA?
- NHTSA lists 660 total complaints across the 2021-2025 Mustang Mach-E model years, with Electrical System issues accounting for 48% of all complaints.