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2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 24 brake complaints for the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E, 20% of all 123 complaints filed for that year. Owners report caliper failure, brake fluid loss, rotor delamination, and one-pedal braking cutting out. There is no related recall listed for this model year.

Brakes complaints
24
20% of 123
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
11,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake fluid warning light appears followed by a soft or floored brake pedal and reduced stopping power, traced to caliper failure.
  • Rear brake pad material separates from the backing and sticks to the rotor, often noticed after exposure to rain, producing a clicking or grinding noise.
  • Rotors show oxidation and rough surfaces that cause grinding or grabbing when stopping at low speed, reported as present since the vehicle was new.
  • One-pedal drive regenerative braking suddenly disengages with an error message, causing an unexpected loss of braking force.
  • Parking brake actuator wiring corrodes and breaks, leaving the parking brake stuck engaged and the vehicle unable to move.
  • Brake pads and rotors delaminate, producing a clunking sound when shifting between drive and reverse.

When 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 18, 2023, latest Aug 31, 2026.

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2023Apr 2024Oct 2024Oct 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2024 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2023 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 2023 Mustang Mach-E owners reported brake problems to NHTSA?
NHTSA lists 24 brake complaints for the 2023 Mustang Mach-E, which is 20% of the 123 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
No related recall is listed for the 2023 model year in this data, though one sample complaint notes a similar parking brake actuator issue was recalled on 2022 models.
What mileage do brake problems typically appear at on the 2023 Mach-E?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2023 Mustang Mach-E is 11,000 miles.
Did any 2023 Mach-E brake complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 24 brake complaints filed for the 2023 Mustang Mach-E.
Are brake complaints worse on the 2023 Mach-E than other years?
The 2023 model year shows a 20% share of brake-related complaints among its total complaints, higher than the 9% share reported for 2021 and the 12% share for 2022.

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.