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2026 Ford Mustang Mach EProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach E, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach E has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system20
Exterior lighting10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2026 Ford Mustang Mach E recalls and how many were fixed

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.

76%repaired · 2026 Q3

Exterior lighting: lighting control module

New

Recall 25V-885 · Dec 18, 2025 · 45,047 vehicles · 34,172 repaired

Risk. A loss of exterior lighting can reduce the driver's visibility and the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2026 Q3

Internal: park pawl

New

Recall 25V-863 · Dec 12, 2025 · 272,645 vehicles · 221,714 repaired

Risk. A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2026 vs. every other Mustang Mach E year

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

'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Mustang Mach E owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Description On your vehicle, the integrated park module ipm may not properly engage the park pawl, preventing the vehicle from locking into park when park p is selected. If this condition occurs, a wrench light and shift system fault message will be displayed in the instrument panel cluster.…
Complaint 11744350 · Jun 15, 2026

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