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2022 Ford Mustang Mach E
Common Problems

Ranked from 50 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
4 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

14 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    High-Voltage Battery Junction Box Failure

    18complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The high-voltage battery junction box (HVBJB) in all Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles has known defects with under-designed main contactors that can fail under normal conditions, leading to loss of power and potential crashes.

  2. 2

    Unintended Acceleration

    6complaints
    Safety riskTransmission

    The vehicle has suddenly accelerated without warning, posing a risk of collision or loss of control.

  3. 3

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure

    5complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Multiple safety features, including front collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control, have failed.

  4. 4

    Adaptive Cruise Control Malfunction

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The adaptive cruise control system malfunctions, causing unintended acceleration and loss of control, especially in low-speed situations.

  5. 5

    Vehicle Speed Control Malfunction

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The vehicle speed control system malfunctions, causing the speed to be inaccurately displayed or the cruise control to activate unexpectedly.

  6. 6

    Brake System Malfunction

    3complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake system malfunctions, leading to brake pedal issues and loss of braking power, increasing the risk of accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Door Malfunction

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Doors have failed to open or close properly, requiring multiple attempts and sometimes a tow.

  8. 8

    Electrical System Display Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The instrument cluster and center infotainment display have shown errors and become non-functional, leading to loss of critical information.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Parking Brake Malfunction

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The parking brake has malfunctioned, preventing the vehicle from moving and requiring a tow.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Brake Pedal Malfunction

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The brake pedal has failed, requiring extreme force to operate and causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Electrical System Malfunction Leading to Vehicle Stalling

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The electrical system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to suddenly stop moving or become unresponsive, leading to potential accidents.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Lane Departure Assistance Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The lane departure assistance system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to drift into adjacent lanes without proper warning or intervention.

  13. 13

    One-Pedal Drive System Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The one-pedal drive system randomly disengages, making it unsafe to operate the vehicle, especially in urban areas.

  14. 14

    Steering System Malfunction During Driving

    2complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering system suddenly malfunctions, causing the vehicle to drift uncontrollably and posing a significant safety risk.

Other years & sources

2021 Ford Mustang Mach EAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.