2021 Ford Mustang Mach E reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 648
- 642 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 140 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 12
- see below
- Reported harm
- 19 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#753
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
+311
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2019-2023
+409
median 240 complaints in 444 records
Top component share
23%
Forward Collision Avoidance: 151 complaints
What owners report fails — 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 140
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS 80
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL 71
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 49
- POWER TRAIN 47
12 recalls on record for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E
- NHTSA 25V404000 · 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SO The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 25V130000 · 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRAC An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 25V315000 · 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a cras
- NHTSA 25V513000 · 2025 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT A loss of power brake assist can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock b
- NHTSA 24V777000 · 2024 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock bra
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E reliable?
NHTSA has 648 consumer complaints on record for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E and 12 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (140 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (140), forward collision avoidance: warnings (80), forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (71), unknown or other (49). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.