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.
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.
- 202147 (14%)
- 202221 (15%)
- 202312 (10%)
- 20246 (14%)
- 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.