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2023 Ford Mustang Mach E
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 129
- Received Jan 2023 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Unintended acceleration despite braking8 complaints · 6.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Parking brake fails to hold or release8 complaints · 6.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Rear door latch fails to open or close5 complaints · 3.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #26V582000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mache E vehicles that received a new Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) during a prior repair. The battery energy control module software may cause an incorrect state of charge to display in the vehicle, or lead to an increased risk of a high voltage battery fire after repeated DC Fast Charging cycles.
- Recall #26V487000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Unintended acceleration despite brakingFirst signal: Oct 2025
- Parking brake fails to hold or releaseFirst signal: Feb 2026
- Instrument cluster or speedometer failsFirst signal: Jan 2025
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 10 crashes, 1 fire, 5 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 10 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerks
- Ford Escape engine overheats from coolant intrusion
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
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 |
|---|---|
| January 2023 | 1 |
| February 2023 | 0 |
| March 2023 | 0 |
| April 2023 | 0 |
| May 2023 | 1 |
| June 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 0 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 7 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| February 2026 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 2 |
| April 2026 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 1 |
| June 2026 | 2 |
| July 2026 | 2 |
| August 2026 | 4 |
| September 2026 | 4 |
| October 2026 | 6 |
| Total | 129 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 8 | 6.2% | 3.3× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Oct 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.6% |
| Parking brake fails to hold or release | 8 | 6.2% | 52.5× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Feb 2026 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.5% |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 5 | 3.9% | 4.1× | NHTSA recall #25V404000 |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 5 | 3.9% | – | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 5 | 3.9% | 8.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.7% |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 3 | 2.3% | – | NHTSA recall #25V315000 |
| Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerks | 3 | 2.3% | – | |
| Ford Escape engine overheats from coolant intrusion | 3 | 2.3% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 3 | 2.3% | – | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 3 | 2.3% | – |
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 #26V582000September 9, 202686 vehicles affected
electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mache E vehicles that received a new Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) during a prior repair. The battery energy control module software may cause an incorrect state of charge to display in the vehicle, or lead to an increased risk of a high voltage battery fire after repeated DC Fast Charging cycles.
An inaccurate state-of-charge reading can lead to an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, a high voltage battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the BECM software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
NHTSA recall #26V487000July 28, 202686,543 vehicles affected
structure: exterior trim
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach.
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S56. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 7, 2026.
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 #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 #24V594000August 9, 202486,852 vehicles affected
visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S51.
Other model years
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 2023 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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