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2023 Ford Mustang Mach E Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 127 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E, most often about the electrical (41% of complaints, typically around 15,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Mustang Mach E model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E problems
Electrical
52 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles. Parts named most often: adas, instrument panel, 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford mustang mach-e. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the safety features independently deactivated. In addition, the message âforward collision avoidance brake assist unavailableâ was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford mustang mach-e. The contact stated that while reversing, the "cross traffic alert" system failed to operate as intended, creating a hazard for the driver. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at various undisclosed speeds, the…
Driver assistance
27 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control, assist.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford mustang mach-e. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the safety features were independently deactivated. The contact stated that the message forward collision avoidance brake assist unavailable was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford mustang mach-e. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the safety features independently deactivated. In addition, the message âforward collision avoidance brake assist unavailableâ was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a…
Other or unspecified
27 complaints · 21%Brakes
24 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford mustang mach-e. The contact stated while reversing out of the driveway, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the rear passengerâs side brake pad material had separated and was stuck on the rotor. Additionally…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E. The contact stated after driving 15 MPH and then attempting to reverse, there was a clunking sound coming from the vehicle while reversing out of the driveway. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact towed the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed and…
Transmission
23 complaints · 18%The contact owns a 2023 Ford mustang mach-e. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after five minutes of attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The contact then stated that a message displayed on the instrument panel âhigh voltage battery warning and to contact…
Speed control
12 complaints · 9%Fuel system
12 complaints · 9%Engine
8 complaints · 6%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Ford Mustang Mach E recalls
Electrical: software
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: exterior trim
Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: differential unit
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 mustang mach e vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
Electrical: software
Risk: The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: motor
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Collisions involving ford bluecruise
Summary
On april 25, 2024, nhtsaâs office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe24012) to assess bluecruise, a partial driving automation system available on certain vehicles manufactured by ford motor company (ford). Nhtsa opened the investigation after the agency received notice of two fatal collisions involving bluecruise-equipped ford mustang mach-e vehicles. Based on the incidents, NHTSA scoped the investigation to 2021-2024 mustang mach-e vehicles equipped with bluecruise. In june 2024, odi sent an information request (ir) letter to ford requiring that it provide certain information pertaining to crashes, non-crash reports, and technical specifications that relate
Collisions involving ford bluecruise
Summary
On april 25, 2024, nhtsaâs office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe24012) to assess bluecruise, a partial driving automation system available on certain vehicles manufactured by ford motor company (ford). Nhtsa opened the investigation after the agency received notice of two fatal collisions involving bluecruise-equipped ford mustang mach-e vehicles. Based on the incidents, NHTSA scoped the investigation to 2021-2024 mustang mach-e vehicles equipped with bluecruise. In june 2024, odi sent an information request (ir) letter to ford requiring that it provide certain information pertaining to crashes, non-crash reports, and technical specifications that relate
Questions about the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (52 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles); driver assistance (27 complaints); other or unspecified (27 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 9, 2026 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Ford Mustang Mach E?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Mustang Mach E model year since 2000, with 127 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.