This page covers 9 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E.
93–100 MPGe combined
Small Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E has 9 recalls, the most serious involving the high-voltage battery's main contactors overheating and cutting power to the wheels without warning, raising the risk of a crash. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for some vehicles, requiring a second fix.
The brakes carry two related concerns: a wrong over-the-air software update sent to the anti-lock braking system can disable power brake assist, making the pedal significantly harder to press and extending stopping distances, while also knocking out stability control, traction control, hill start assist, and automatic emergency braking. As with the battery issue, an earlier repair attempt was not completed correctly on some vehicles and requires a second visit. On the structural side, both the panoramic roof glass panel and the windshield may not be properly bonded; the roof glass can detach while driving and become a road hazard, and the windshield can separate in a crash. Rear seatbelt buckles on certain vehicles can pull free from the floor in a crash, leaving rear passengers unrestrained. There is also an electrical concern where door latches can remain locked after occupants leave the vehicle, preventing doors from being opened from outside and potentially trapping anyone unable to use the interior handle.
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What can fail
The antilock braking system may have received an incorrect software update, which could disable power brake assist and other safety systems like ABS, stability control, traction control, hill start assist, and pre-collision assist. Warning lights appear on the dashboard.
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What the fix does
Ford will send you a letter instructing you to visit a dealership to have the ABS software corrected.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The electronic door locks may remain locked after you exit the vehicle, preventing you from opening the doors from outside or trapping an occupant unable to use the inside handle.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the powertrain control module and secondary diagnostic control module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Repairs from a previous Ford recall may not have been completed correctly. High-voltage battery contactors could overheat under certain conditions, causing sudden loss of power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership for a software update to the diagnostic and battery control modules.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
An incorrect over-the-air software update may have been installed in the antilock braking system, causing loss of power brake assist and disabling ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, hill start assist, and pre-collision assist. ABS warning lights and messages will appear on the instrument panel.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you a notice. Take your vehicle to a dealership to have the ABS software corrected with the proper update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The software update from recall 22S41 may not work properly. High-voltage battery contactors can overheat under certain conditions, causing sudden loss of power to the wheels. This affects only vehicles with the extended range battery package.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership, where technicians will replace the high-voltage battery junction box.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery's main contactors may overheat under certain conditions, causing sudden loss of power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Ford will send a wireless software update to your vehicle or you can schedule a dealership appointment for the update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The rear seat belt buckles may detach from the floor during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments to secure them to the floor.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The glass panel of the panoramic roof may not be properly attached and could become loose or separate from the vehicle over time.
What the fix does
Ford will clean the panoramic roof glass and install additional adhesive to secure it properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield may not be properly attached to the vehicle. During a crash, the loosely-attached glass can separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealer, where the windshield will be removed and reinstalled.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
