⌘K
Find a vehicle
RecallsCompareNewsPricing
Your vehicle
VIN decoderWindow stickerProblems by systemTitle brands
Federal filings
Service bulletinsOwner complaintsInvestigationsEarly Warning reportsWarranty extensionsDriver-assist crashesTrouble codes
Browse the record
GuidesRankingsAll makesQuarterly reportsWhat is in the data
Paperwork
Repair Claim KitCar CheckFor attorneysFor expert witnessesFor repair shopsRecall disclosure formRecall fix sheets
Tools and data
Recall WatchFleet VIN checkCost calculatorsCar crosswordAPI & data
Sign inGarage
Your vehicleHome›Ford›Mustang Mach-E› 2021
Ford · Compact SUV

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Electric
Small Station Wagons
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
46 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical 13
Complaints15 crash · 1 fire · 9 injured reported 351
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
EV rangebest configuration, EPA 305 mi
202620252024202320222021

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Mustang Mach-E RWD California Route 1, is EPA-rated at 305 miles with 101 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 351 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance.

Ford Mustang Mach-E — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Ford Mustang Mach-E · Photo: MrWalkr · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Mustang Mach-E RWD California Route 1ElectricRWD216 kW ACPM10894101 MPGe305 mi33.311.4 h$750
Mustang Mach-E RWDElectricRWD198 kW AC PMSM10593100 MPGe230 mi33.98.8 h$750
Mustang Mach-E RWD ExtendedElectricRWD216 kW AC PMSM1049097 MPGe300 mi34.610.9 h$800
Mustang Mach-E AWDElectricAWD198 and 198 kW AC PMSM1008693 MPGe211 mi36.48.5 h$800
Mustang Mach-E AWD ExtendedElectricAWD209 and 209 kW AC PMSM968490 MPGe270 mi37.310.7 h$850
Mustang Mach-E GTElectricAWD179 and 179 kW AC PMSM907784 MPGe270 mi40.210.3 h$900
Mustang Mach-E GT PerformanceElectricAWD179 and 179 kW AC PMSM887582 MPGe260 mi41.210.1 h$950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43683, 43604, 43605, 43602, 43603, 44797, 44798.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Mustang Mach-E AWD, Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended, Mustang Mach-E GT, Mustang Mach-E GT Performance, Mustang Mach-E RWD, Mustang Mach-E RWD California Route 1, Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended10 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 0 / California ZEVAll 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay Elite

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors4
GVWR classClass 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Fuel Economy

FuelElectric

Transmission

DrivetrainAWD/All-Wheel Drive

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: California Route 1, GT, Premium, Select). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length185.8 in
Width (body, without mirrors)74.0 in
Height63.0 in
Wheelbase116.9 in
Track, front64.2 in
Track, rear64.2 in
Curb weight4,394–4,588 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear47/53 to 49/51

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 2 configurations: 4-door SUV AWD, 4-door SUV RWD. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

Also on file Beside the 2021 Mustang Mach-E
Other years The 2026 Mustang Mach-E Recalls Ford recalls
Advertisement

Factory warranty running out?

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is in the years where high-voltage electronics and module repairs land on the owner. What an extended plan does and does not cover is worth reading before a dealer quotes you one.

What to check before you buy →

Affiliate disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you request a quote or buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on this page changes because of it.

Recalls (13)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Power Train

26S50
42,784 vehicles
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture. 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFInterim owner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V417000 reported Jun 30, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

25S81
8 vehicles 62% reported repaired built Nov 3, 2020 – Sep 24, 2021
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V513000 reported Aug 8, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Latches/Locks/Linkages

25S65
197,432 vehicles 91% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V404000 reported Jun 13, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

25S49
1,076,138 vehicles 90% reported repaired built Mar 17, 2020 – Dec 15, 2023
Problem 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. 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
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V315000 reported May 9, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Electrical System

25S14
626 vehicles 53% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V130000 reported Feb 28, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

24S65
50 vehicles 98% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V777000 reported Oct 18, 2024 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Electrical System

23S56
34,762 vehicles 82% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V687000 reported Oct 13, 2023 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Electrical System

22S41
48,924 vehicles 99% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat. Risk An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V412000 reported Jun 10, 2022 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Vehicle Speed Control

22S29
464 vehicles 72% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk Unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V333000 reported May 13, 2022 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Seat Belts

21C36
2,622 vehicles 96% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V979000 reported Dec 16, 2021 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Visibility

21S42
13,544 vehicles 86% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A roof panel that separates from a vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V712000 reported Sep 14, 2021 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Visibility

21C22
17,692 vehicles 87% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V711000 reported Sep 14, 2021 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Structure

21S09
1,258 vehicles 96% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk Loose subframe bolts may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V140000 reported Mar 5, 2021 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Adas — Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise open

On April 25, 2024, NHTSA’s 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 t

Opened Jan 17, 2025 · action EA25001 · the investigation’s page →

Electrical System:Adas — Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise closed

On April 25, 2024, NHTSA’s 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 t

Opened Apr 25, 2024 · closed Jan 17, 2025 · action PE24012 · the investigation’s page →

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):Software — High Voltage Battery Contactor Failure closed

On August 17, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ23-004 to investigate instances of loss of motor power due to overheating high voltage battery contactors in model year (MY) 2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles (subject vehicles). This Recall Query (RQ) was opened after receiving 12 consumer complaints alleging a high voltage battery main contactor failure in subject vehicles that were included in Recall 22V-412 and remedied prior to the reported incidents. The remedy in 22V-412 was a Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module (SOBDMC) software update to monitor contactor temperature and reduce battery power to prevent damage to the contactor, and a Battery Energy

Opened Aug 17, 2023 · closed Dec 6, 2023 · action RQ23004 · the investigation’s page →

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021. On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject mat

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Mustang Mach-E

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2021 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Ford publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Ford’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

Advertisement

Parts & accessories for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Search by fitment on eBay Motors — OEM take-offs, aftermarket, and the trim pieces dealers no longer stock. The listing and the price are the seller's.

Find parts for this Mustang Mach-E →

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
351complaints filed

15 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 9 injuries · 0 deaths reported

108 per 10,000 built · Ford reported 32,601 Mustang Mach-E built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2021: 13 · 2022: 106 · 2023: 79 · 2024: 68 · 2025: 55 · 2026: 30

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance 192
Electrical System → 156
Power Train → 53
Unspecified 50
Fuel/Propulsion System 49
Vehicle Speed Control 37

In depth: electrical problems → · transmission and drivetrain problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

Was driving 55+ mph on freeway, was told by the car to 'stop safely' Had no accelleration, no power steering, came to a stop at a stop sign, could not shift to neutral to move it
Electrical System Apr 25, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11462062
While driving around a curve, my car lost all power and went completely dark. I didn't have brakes, steering, lights or any other functions. My car was completely bricked. This happened before daylight and I didn't have emergency flashers to notify other drivers I was stopped on the side of the road.
Service Brakes Apr 25, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11462003
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V711000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Visibility/Wiper Apr 5, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11459714
Found when friends were sitting in the backseat that the seatbelt retractors were not functioning correctly. Upon further investigation, we found that one had a slight tear in it and then she was trying to pull the retractor out and releasing it to get it to cross her chest it ripped right out of the mechanism.
Seat Belts Feb 20, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11453088
If any of the passengers are unbuckled and the seat chime is on the car does not have an audible forward collision or pedestrian warning alert sound
Forward Collision Avoidance Jan 6, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11446432
While driving on thruway, it began to snow.. One. by one the safety sensors reported failure due to being blocked. Even basic criosese control stopped working. As conditions cleared none of the sensors recovered. I pulled off at an exit to clear any remaining snow that may have been blocking the sensors.
Lane Departure Dec 20, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11444409

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Ford itself: 10 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 2 killed, 9 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 31 per 100,000 built. Every Mustang Mach-E model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 30k

miles, typically

Half the 33 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 7,000 and 40,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 10
10k–20k 4
20k–30k 2
30k–40k 8
40k–50k 4
50k–60k 1
60k–70k 3
70k–80k 1
80k–90k 0
90k–100k 0
100k–150k 0
150k + 0

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Electrical System1730,6961.1×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2021-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★★9%
SUV RWDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★★10%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 331
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-14
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 308 service bulletins, 19 over-the-air updates, 4 others

Most often about: Electrical System, Equipment, Unknown Or Other, Back Over Prevention, Power Train.

  • TSB 26-2442 Service bulletin
    2026-10-14 · Unknown Or Other
  • This bulletin supersedes 26-2297. Reason for update: Add 2022-2025 Transit vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display screen after welcome animation. The rear-view camera will still function when shifting the vehicle to reverse under these conditions.
  • SSM 55242 Service bulletin
    2026-10-13 · Electrical System
  • Some 2021-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit an illuminated brake warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1013:92 stored in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. This may be due to brake pads being out of specification for compressibility, which can alter the brake system's pressure-volume and falsely indicate an internal hydraulic failure. The pinpoint test for C1013:92 in
  • 26B07 Other
    2026-09-24 · Forward Collision Avoidance — Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Recommended Repair Prior to Sale Customer Satisfaction Program 26B07 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E Vehicles Undesired Acceleration Due to Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Activation
  • SSM 55194 Service bulletin
    2026-09-23 · Electrical System
  • Some 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E, 2025-2026 Navigator and 2024 F-150 vehicles may exhibit inoperative welcome/approach detection lights. This may be due to the body control module (BCM) software. To correct the condition, download and run the "BCM - Programmable Module Installation (PMI)" application using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. If the cond
  • SSM 55080 Service bulletin
    2026-08-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System
  • Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 25-Jun-2023, 2022-2025 E-Transit and 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may experience a high voltage battery stop charging condition when using a direct current (DC) fast charger level 3 with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0EEE:27 and P2E53:27 stored in the on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM). This may be due to the SOBDM softwa
  • SSM 55031 Service bulletin
    2026-07-23 · Electrical System
  • Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is operating properly with no charging related diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored. This may be due to someone using an aftermarket programmer to c
  • SSM 55028 Service bulletin
    2026-07-21 · Electrical System
  • Some 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an "Updating SYNC" message on the vehicle center display screen after an over the air (OTA) update. The message can be cleared from the center display screen and SYNC can be used normally, but it will re-appear at every subsequent ignition cycle. Inform customers that engineering is currently working on a software update solution for this condit
  • SSM 55008 Service bulletin
    2026-07-14 · Seats
  • Some 2021-2026 Ford vehicles may exhibit inoperative heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel and/or front/rear defrost features after a remote start is performed through the Ford mobile application or with the key fob. Customers may also experience heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel and/or front/rear defrost features turning on in unexpected conditions such as during warmer weather. The

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
U3000
U3000 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →18 bulletins
C1001
C1001 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →10 bulletins
P0AA1
P0AA1 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →7 bulletins · 1 owner report
P0AA2Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →5 bulletins · 3 owner reports
P0ADA
P0ADA on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →7 bulletins · 1 owner report
P0AA4
P0AA4 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →7 bulletins
P0ADE
P0ADE on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →7 bulletins
P0D10Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →5 bulletins · 2 owner reports
P1A3C
P1A3C on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →6 bulletins
P0563System voltage is above the operating range.Electrical System · Alternator →5 bulletins
P0AA5Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →5 bulletins
P0C78Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →5 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

Affiliate disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you request a quote or buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on this page changes because of it.

At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E failed the safety inspection on 1.1% of first inspections — lower than the 1.5% for every 2021 model-year vehicle inspected.

New York inspections 1.1%

failed the safety inspection

1,053 initial inspections of 1,031 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2021 Mustang Mach-EEvery 2021 vehicleBehind it
Failed the safety inspection1.1%1.5%1,053
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.19%0.19%1,053
Miles driven a year9,59610,343odometer at inspection
Average odometer50,83554,681odometer at inspection

Electric vehicles get no emissions test in New York, so the safety inspection is the record here. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2021 vehicle” is every 2021 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Mustang Mach-E by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 B 2 1 320 mi2025 F 7 14 320 mi2024 D 5 48 320 mi2023 D 6 127 312 mi2022 D 9 139 314 mi2021 this page F 13 351 305 mi

Common questions about the 2021 Mustang Mach-E

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 13 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 22V333000, covering Vehicle Speed Control. 2 of them were filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. 1 campaign is phased, so the repair reached some model years before others. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it F (46/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E?

Across the 7 EPA-rated configurations of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, the longest EPA range is 305 miles on a charge. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E?

Transport Canada measured it at 185.8 in long, 74.0 in wide (body, without mirrors), 63.0 in tall, on a 116.9 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 4,394–4,588 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E?

Owners have filed 351 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, most often about forward collision avoidance, electrical system, power train. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 9 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E?

The EPA smog rating for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is 10 out of 10. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California ZEV, Federal Tier 3 Bin 0 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E?

The manufacturer has filed 331 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, most often covering electrical system, equipment, unknown or other. The most recent is dated 2026-10-14. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E failed the safety inspection on 1.1% of first inspections — lower than the 1.5% for every 2021 model-year vehicle inspected. The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations7 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates7 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls13NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints351NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings2 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins331NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations4NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA5 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2026 Mustang Mach-E The Mustang Mach-E model year with the cleanest record on file — grade B, 2 recalls.Recalls Every Ford recall on file All campaigns filed against Ford vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Mustang Mach-E by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

JSON for this page · API