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2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Engine-category complaints for the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E, 15% of that year's 123 total complaints. Two crashes and no fires or injuries are tied to this area, and no related recalls are listed.

Engine complaints
19
15% of 123
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration, including full-throttle surges after coming to a stop or while parked, sometimes leading to a crash.
  • Several report the vehicle unexpectedly dropping out of the selected drive mode into a default setting, changing pedal feel and steering sensitivity without warning.
  • Multiple complaints describe a 'Drive Mode Unavailable' message or abrupt mode switching that alters acceleration or deceleration unexpectedly.
  • Some drivers report the instrument cluster going black or the speedometer lagging or jumping (one case cited a reading skipping from 28 mph to 60 mph).
  • A few owners describe sudden loss of power or torque while driving, in one case accompanied by a high-voltage battery warning and a 'Stop Safely Now' message.
  • One-pedal driving mode reportedly disengages without warning in some vehicles, removing expected braking/regen deceleration.

When 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 27, 2023, latest Sep 12, 2026.

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E engine complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2023Dec 2023May 2024Oct 2024Jan 2025Jul 2025Nov 2025Sep 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2023 to Sep 2026; peak May 2024 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Mustang Mach-E model year

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

  1. 202153 (15%)
  2. 202233 (24%)
  3. 202319 (15%)
  4. 20246 (14%)
  5. 20251 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine-related complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
NHTSA lists 19 complaints in the Engine category for the 2023 Mustang Mach-E, which is 15% of the 123 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Mustang Mach-E engine or powertrain?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 Mustang Mach-E.
Did the 2023 Mach-E engine issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to Engine-area complaints for the 2023 Mustang Mach-E, with no fires and no injuries reported.
Are engine complaints worse for the 2023 Mach-E than other model years?
The 2023 Mustang Mach-E's 15% share of complaints in this area matches the 2021 model year's 15% and is lower than the 2022 model year's 24%, based on NHTSA complaint data.

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.