Ford Mustang Mach-E transmission and drivetrain problems, 2021–2026
113 of the 665 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Ford Mustang Mach-E 2021–2026 name the transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA’s “Power Train” heading — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts, axles and differentials — NHTSA files them under one heading). The loudest years: 2021 (52), 2022 (28), 2023 (22). Filed under the same heading across these years: 1 manufacturer bulletin, 4 recall campaigns. Every figure is a linked federal record; none is a failure rate, none a repair cost, and none a verdict on one car.
Ford Mustang Mach-E transmission and drivetrain problems by model year
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsOne row per model year on file, newest first. A year marked in depth has its own page: the complaints, the owners’ words and every document under this heading for that year.
| Model year | Complaints naming the transmission and drivetrain | Share of the year’s | Typically at | On file under the heading | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | — | — | 1 recall | the year → |
| 2025 | 3 | 25% | — | 4 TSBs · 2 recalls | the year → |
| 2024 | 8 | 18% | — | 6 TSBs · 1 recall | the year → |
| 2023 | 22 | 18% | — | 1 recall | the year → |
| 2022 | 28 | 20% | — | 2 recalls | the year → |
| 2021 in depth | 52 | 15% | — | 21 TSBs · 1 recall | the record → |
Two things the counts carry that are not the car: how many of each year were sold, and how long each has been on the road — an older year out-counts a newer one before anything is wrong with it. The share column is the honest comparison across years: what part of that year’s complaints named the transmission and drivetrain. Nothing here is a rate.
When the transmission and drivetrain complaints were filed, and at what mileage
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled per calendar year, every model year together: 2021: 2 · 2022: 17 · 2023: 33 · 2024: 21 · 2025: 23 · 2026: 17
Too few of these complaints carry an odometer reading to say when the problem shows up.
In owners’ own words
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the transmission and drivetrain, from the model years with the most to say. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.
I went to start the vehicle and it gave me a red warning "stop safely now". It was already stopped and would not start at all. It had plenty of charge on the battery pack. It's been at the dealer for nearly two weeks and they have had to order the HVJBC, I believe.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated while in reverse(R) and driving approximately 3 MPH, the vehicle would independently brake suddenly. The contact stated that the parking brake light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brake failure was intermittent and occurred without warning.
On 6/4, I completed a long road trip of over 650 miles. When I got back into my vehicle to move it to where it would be parked for the night, it displayed messages for a Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power and a High Voltage Battery Warning.
Vehicle shutdown while driving causing total power loss and hitting a parked vehicle. No alerts or notifications were present at the time
I have taken my car to the dealership is three different occasions and reported problems with the screens (they go black, even when driving), rear-view image missing, proximity sensor malfunctioning (beeps even when there are no objects or cars around) and the driving assistance system (constantly disengages and reports it, without…
What is on file about the transmission and drivetrain, across the years
Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsRecall campaigns filed under this heading, any model year
- 26V417000 HighJun 30, 2026 · 42,784 vehicles
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
- 25V863000 HighDec 12, 2025 · 272,645 vehicles
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- 25V394000 HighJun 13, 2025 · 276 vehicles
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The park rod may fail to engage when the vehicle is placed in the park (P) position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- 22V646000 HighAug 26, 2022 · 1,175 vehicles
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The right-rear axle half shafts may have been manufactured improperly, allowing the half shaft stem to break under load.
1 manufacturer bulletin filed under this heading, any model year
- Sep 18, 2026
- This bulletin updates 25-2622. Reason for update: * Update the Service Procedure to: - Remove Step related connecting a battery charger - Add Step 7 and Step 29 along with Figure 4 to include mass damper remove and install. * Update the Parts list: - Updated to include rear electric drive assembly studded bolts and nuts to secure the mass damper. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement
Every one filed under the heading is listed. Quote the document number at a service desk — it is a diagnosis the maker has already written down.
Other systems with a record on the Ford Mustang Mach-E
Source: the same filesEvery system, every model year: Ford Mustang Mach-E problems by year →
Common questions
Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communicationsWhich Ford Mustang Mach-E years have the most transmission and drivetrain complaints?
2021, 52; 2022, 28; 2023, 22. Raw counts, and an older year has had longer to collect them; by share of each year's own complaints the loudest is the 2025 (25%).
Is there a recall for the transmission and drivetrain on the Ford Mustang Mach-E?
Yes — 4 campaigns are filed under this heading across these model years: 26V417000 (2023), 25V863000 (2026), 25V394000 (2025), 22V646000 (2022). A recall is matched by VIN, and applies to specific years; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
When do transmission and drivetrain problems show up on the Ford Mustang Mach-E?
Too few of the complaints carry an odometer reading to say.
What does NHTSA's "Power Train" heading cover?
The transmission, transfer case, driveshafts, axles and differentials — NHTSA files them under one heading. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.