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2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Electric
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
65 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA120
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
EV rangebest configuration, EPA312 mi
202620252024202320222021

The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the MUSTANG MACH-E CAL RT 1 ER AWD, is EPA-rated at 312 miles with 98 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 120 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Mustang Mach-E RWDElectricRWD198 kW AC PMSM11096103 MPGe247 mi32.78.1 h$750
Mustang Mach-E RWD LFPElectricRWD198 kW ACPM10795101 MPGe250 mi33.37.4 h$750
Mustang Mach-E RWD ExtendedElectricRWD216 kW AC PMSM1059299 MPGe310 mi34.010.2 h$750
MUSTANG MACH-E CAL RT 1 ER AWDElectricAWD258 and 258 kW AC PMSM1059198 MPGe312 mi34.310.1 h$750
Mustang Mach-E AWDElectricAWD198 and 198 kW AC PMSM998693 MPGe224 mi36.38 h$800
Mustang Mach-E AWD ExtendedElectricAWD258 and 258 kW AC PMSM978592 MPGe290 mi36.810 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 PMSM907782 MPGe260 mi4110.1 h$900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46517, 46985, 46518, 46514, 46512, 46513, 46515, 46516.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Structure

26S56
86,543 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskDetached trim pieces can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 10, 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 campaign 26V487000reported Jul 28, 2026Ford Motor Company
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Power Train

26S50
42,784 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.RiskDifferential 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.FixDealers 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 campaign 26V417000reported Jun 30, 2026Ford Motor Company
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Latches/Locks/Linkages

25S65
197,432 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskThe inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.FixDealers 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 campaign 25V404000reported Jun 13, 2025Ford Motor Company
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Back Over Prevention

25S49
1,076,138 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskA frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixThe 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
NHTSA campaign 25V315000reported May 9, 2025Ford Motor Company
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Visibility

24S51
86,852 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskInoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V594000reported Aug 9, 2024Ford Motor Company

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

Opened Jan 17, 2025 · action EA25001

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

Opened Apr 25, 2024 · closed Jan 17, 2025 · action PE24012

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
120complaints filed

10 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 5 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2023: 26 · 2024: 37 · 2025: 38 · 2026: 19

Most-cited components

Electrical System50
Forward Collision Avoidance31
Unspecified26
Service Brakes22
Power Train21
Fuel/Propulsion System12

What owners describe

“VIN # [XXX] have turned up is if I start my new 2023 mustang Mach-e at home without anyone in the rear seats. When I pick up children, it does not recognize. They are now in the rear seats i.e. seatbelt warnings. Our children picked up from daycare left in a hot car, so what I’m saying in a nutshell is once I leave t…”Oct 11, 2023 · Seats · NHTSA owner report
“While charging at a DC Fast Charging station, my vehicle reported "High Voltage" Battery problem. So I disconnected from the charger and started driving home. While driving I got “Stop Safely Nowâ€� message on the dashboard. I could hardly pull over to the shoulder. The car immediately went dead as soon as I stopped.…”Oct 9, 2023 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“Driving approaching a corner and suddenly the vehicle showed on screen "Stop Safely Now" coasting to a stop. Only 180 miles on car. 78 percent charge. 230 miles to empty. Once in Park couldn't move out of park. Ford towing service indicated 3 hours out. Stuck on corner in traffic at intersection in my mind a dangerous …”Oct 5, 2023 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report

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.

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.

Other Mustang Mach-E model years

B

2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E

2 recalls · 1 complaints

F

2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E

6 recalls · 12 complaints

D

2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E

4 recalls · 43 complaints

F

2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E

9 recalls · 135 complaints

F

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

13 recalls · 343 complaints

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). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

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

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