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2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E, 12% of that year's 137 total complaints, with 5 crashes and a median failure mileage of 19,100 miles. No brake-related recall is currently listed for this model year in the data provided.

Brakes complaints
16
12% of 137
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
19,100 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pads reportedly shed material that fuses to the rotor, causing a clunking noise from a rear wheel during turns.
  • Some drivers report the brake pedal feeling soft or requiring steady, hard pressure without the vehicle slowing normally.
  • Owners describe one-pedal drive/regenerative braking randomly disengaging, forcing manual braking without warning.
  • Several complaints describe near-total power brake failure at speed, accompanied by warning messages for powertrain, antilock brakes, and pre-collision assist.
  • Electric parking brake reportedly gets stuck engaged or shows a fault, leaving the vehicle unable to move.
  • One owner reported unintended forward acceleration while pressing the brake pedal, resulting in a rear-end crash.

When 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 19, 2023, latest Aug 12, 2026.

2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2023Apr 2024Feb 2025May 2025Aug 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2024 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Mustang Mach-E model year

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

  1. 202131 (9%)
  2. 202216 (12%)
  3. 202324 (20%)
  4. 20248 (18%)
  5. 20254 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2022 Mustang Mach-E, which is 12% of the 137 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
The data provided lists no related recalls for this brake complaint area, though some owner complaints reference a parking brake service program tied to manufacture date cutoffs.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2022 Mach-E?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2022 Mustang Mach-E is 19,100 miles.
Have brake problems caused crashes in the 2022 Mustang Mach-E?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 5 crashes linked to brake-area complaints for this model year, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does the 2022 Mach-E compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2022 model year's brake complaints made up 12% of its total complaints, compared to 9% for 2021, 20% for 2023, 18% for 2024, and 33% for 2025.

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.