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2021 Ford Mustang Mach E
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 351
- Received Mar 2021 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Rearview backup camera fails or goes black26 complaints · 7.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Unintended acceleration despite braking14 complaints · 4.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Cruise control fails to disengage10 complaints · 2.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #26V417000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
- Recall #25V513000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V777. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 15 crashes, 1 fire, 9 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 16 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| March 2021 | 1 |
| April 2021 | 0 |
| May 2021 | 1 |
| June 2021 | 1 |
| July 2021 | 0 |
| August 2021 | 3 |
| September 2021 | 2 |
| October 2021 | 1 |
| November 2021 | 1 |
| December 2021 | 3 |
| January 2022 | 4 |
| February 2022 | 5 |
| March 2022 | 0 |
| April 2022 | 13 |
| May 2022 | 19 |
| June 2022 | 8 |
| July 2022 | 20 |
| August 2022 | 6 |
| September 2022 | 8 |
| October 2022 | 17 |
| November 2022 | 2 |
| December 2022 | 4 |
| January 2023 | 7 |
| February 2023 | 4 |
| March 2023 | 4 |
| April 2023 | 2 |
| May 2023 | 2 |
| June 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| September 2024 | 10 |
| October 2024 | 7 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| March 2026 | 2 |
| April 2026 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 2 |
| June 2026 | 2 |
| July 2026 | 3 |
| August 2026 | 5 |
| September 2026 | 5 |
| October 2026 | 4 |
| Total | 351 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 26 | 7.4% | 3.4× | NHTSA recall #25V315000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 14 | 4.0% | – | NHTSA recall #22V333000 |
| Cruise control fails to disengage | 10 | 2.9% | – | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 8 | 2.3% | – | NHTSA recall #22V333000 |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 7 | 2.0% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 6 | 1.7% | – | NHTSA recall #21V712000 |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 6 | 1.7% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 5 | 1.4% | 2.3× | NHTSA recall #25V404000 |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 5 | 1.4% | – | |
| Side mirrors give poor rear visibility | 4 | 1.1% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 4 | 1.1% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 3 | 0.9% | – | NHTSA recall #21V979000 |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 3 | 0.9% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 0.9% | – | |
| Parking brake fails to hold or release | 3 | 0.9% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 3 | 0.9% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #26V417000June 30, 202642,784 vehicles affected
power train: driveline: differential unit
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
Differential pinion shaft fracture may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the rear differential assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S50.
NHTSA recall #25V513000August 8, 20258 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V777. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features.
A loss of power brake assist can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock brake system and/or stability control system can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABS calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S81.
NHTSA recall #25V404000June 13, 2025197,432 vehicles affected
electrical system: body control module: software; latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. In the event of a low battery charge, the electronic door latches may remain locked once the driver or front passenger exits and shuts the door, possibly trapping someone who is unable to use the inside door release handles, such as a child in the back seat.
The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C (SOBDMC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to 2021-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners September 12, 2025. Additionally, Owner notification letters were mailed to 2024-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners July 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S65.
NHTSA recall #25V315000May 9, 20251,076,138 vehicles affected
back over prevention: software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
NHTSA recall #25V130000February 28, 2025626 vehicles affected
electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-412. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S14.
NHTSA recall #24V777000October 18, 202450 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features.
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock brake system and/or stability control system can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABS calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S65.
NHTSA recall #23V687000October 13, 202334,762 vehicles affected
electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with an extended range battery. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S56. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 22V-412 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA recall #22V412000June 10, 202248,924 vehicles affected
electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S41.
NHTSA recall #22V333000May 13, 2022464 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission: control module: software; vehicle speed control
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The powertrain control module (PCM) functional safety software may fail to detect a software error, resulting in unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power.
Unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The PCM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S29.
NHTSA recall #21V979000December 16, 20212,622 vehicles affected
seat belts: rear/other: anchorage
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Maverick vehicles. The rear seat belt buckles may not be properly attached to the rear floor assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C36.
NHTSA recall #21V711000September 14, 202117,692 vehicles affected
visibility: windshield; visibility: windshield: critical fasteners
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C22.
NHTSA recall #21V712000September 14, 202113,544 vehicles affected
visibility: fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The vehicle's panoramic roof glass panel may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach.
A roof panel that separates from a vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will apply additional urethane adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S42.
NHTSA recall #21V140000March 5, 20211,258 vehicles affected
structure: frame and members; suspension: subframe/mounting bracket
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front subframe bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, which could result in loose bolts.
Loose subframe bolts may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front subframe bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S09.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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