2023 Ford Mustang Mach E

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2023 Ford Mustang Mach E
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:53:36.448Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2023: 113 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2021	334
2022	126
2023	113
2024	42
2025	12
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 40%

40% of complaints: electrical system — 45 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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After disengaging adaptive cruise control, the car electrical system shutdown and the vehicle began losing speed until it came to a complete stop after which the gear shifter became lock and would not unlock until a jump was provided to the 12v...

NHTSA ODI report, 20230128

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 21 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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While driving the 2023 Ford MachE in 1 Peddle mode Friday 12 July 2024. I had to suddenly brake due to a car cutting of the car in front of me to make an illegal turn. I applied the brakes (HARD) and my car came to a complete stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240716

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 12%

12% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20240425 — PE (closed 20250117)

Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise

R 20241206 — visibility

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.

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.

Campaign 24V594000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20250117 — EA (open)

Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise

R 20250710 — electrical system, latches/locks/linkages

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles.

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.

Campaign 25V404000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251008 — back over prevention

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,...

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

Campaign 25V315000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.

Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the rear differential assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed July 13, 2026.

Campaign 26V417000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Ford Mustang Mach E — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (45 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (21 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 26V417000 (power train) has been completed.
Verify recall 24V594000 (visibility) has been completed.
Verify recall 25V404000 (electrical system, latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
Verify recall 25V315000 (back over prevention) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.