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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 47 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, 14% of all 344 complaints filed for the year. Most describe "Stop Safely Now" shutdowns tied to the high-voltage battery junction box, not a traditional gas fuel system. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area.

Fuel System complaints
47
14% of 344
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle displays a "Stop Safely Now" warning and will not shift out of Park, sometimes leaving the car stranded in traffic or a parking area.
  • Owners describe the failure as tied to the High-Voltage Battery Junction Box (HVBJB), which some say needed replacement after the vehicle would not start.
  • Some drivers report a sudden loss of power or a hard jolt while driving at highway speed, followed by the same "Stop Safely Now" message.
  • Owners attribute the issue to an under-specified high-voltage battery joint assembly bracket, saying a software fix does not correct the underlying part.
  • One complaint describes unexpected acceleration into a wall while parking in a garage, resulting in a crash.

When 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 28, 2022, latest Aug 6, 2026.

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month11Feb 2022Jul 2022Feb 2023Sep 2023May 2024Dec 2024Aug 2026
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2022 (11).

Fuel System recalls for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Mustang Mach-E model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202147 (14%)
  2. 202221 (15%)
  3. 202312 (10%)
  4. 20246 (14%)
  5. 20251 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2021 Mustang Mach-E fuel system complaints does NHTSA have on file?
NHTSA lists 47 complaints in the Fuel System category for the 2021 Mustang Mach-E, which is 14% of the 344 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Mach-E fuel system issue?
The data provided shows no related recalls listed for this Fuel System problem area on the 2021 Mustang Mach-E.
What do owners describe as the main problem?
Owners describe "Stop Safely Now" warnings linked to the high-voltage battery junction box, causing the car to be unable to shift out of Park or to lose power while driving.
Did any of these complaints involve a crash or fire?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with the 2021 Mustang Mach-E Fuel System complaints, with 0 injuries reported.
Does this problem show up in other Mach-E model years?
Yes. NHTSA lists 21 Fuel System complaints for 2022, 12 for 2023, 6 for 2024, and 1 for 2025, though the 2021 year has the highest count at 47.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.