Driveline: differential unit
NewRisk. 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…
NHTSA has logged 142 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-130 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
142 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 79 | 6 |
| Power train | 28 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 22 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 4 |
| Engine | 17 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 5 |
| Steering | 7 | 3 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 19 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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…
Risk. An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. A broken half shaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a rollaway could occur while parked if the electronic parking brake is not engaged.
Risk. An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mustang Mach E median. How we score
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E, and the recalls they led to.
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving my EV Mach e, one warning light popped up for “battery charging” service soon. When I turned off of I95 onto the exit, the vehicle suddenly shut down while simultaneously popping up a warning to “pull over to safety” except, the car would not do anything, to allow me to pull to…
The right front passenger door opened unintentionally while driving. When making a left-hand turn, the right front passenger door swung open without any input from the driver or passengers. Upon further inspection, the electric door latch appeared to have no power, causing it to fail in the…
1) The high voltage junction box failed causing the vehicle to abruptly stall on a public road. The part will be available for inspection through contacting a local dealership. 2) The vehicle completely stalled at night in the middle of a 6 lane intersection. This posed a hazard for myself as well…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.