2022 Ford Mustang Mach E Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang Mach E years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 9 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Mustang Mach E model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (77 complaints, 55%), typically at around 22,498 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 9 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 139owner complaints
- 9safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 77 | 55% | 22,498 | “high voltage” (27%) | — |
| Power Train | 28 | 20% | 23,750 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 22 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 21 | 15% | 500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 14% | 18,050 | — | — |
| Engine | 16 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 12% | 19,100 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 5% | 19,550 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 3% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2% | 14,100 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2% | 22,498 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Ford Mustang Mach E recalls (9)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:driveline:differential unit
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
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 applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair or replace the rear differential assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S50.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang Mach E vehicles equipped with an extended range battery. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S56. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 23V687.
Electrical system:body control module:software; latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. In the event of a low battery charge, the electronic door latches may remain locked once the driver or front passenger exits and shuts the door, possibly trapping someone who is unable to use the inside door release handles, such as a child in the back seat.
Risk: The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C (SOBDMC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to 2021-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners September 12, 2025. Additionally, Owner notification letters were mailed to 2024-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners July 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S65.
Back over prevention:software
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:management system/energy control module (bms/becm):software
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-412. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S14.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with an extended range battery. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S56. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 22V-412 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Problem: 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.
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. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the serial number, and replace the right-rear half shaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S55.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:management system/energy control module (bms/becm):software
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S41.
Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Maverick vehicles. The rear seat belt buckles may not be properly attached to the rear floor assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C36.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise (EA25001) — opened Jan 17, 2025, still open.
- Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise (PE24012) — opened Apr 25, 2024, closed Jan 17, 2025.
- High Voltage Battery Contactor Failure (RQ23004) — opened Aug 17, 2023, closed Dec 6, 2023, led to recall 23V687.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, while shifting the gear shifter to drive, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. No warning lights were illuminated. The…
My vehicle dash displayed "vehicle not in park" multiple times immediately after I put it in the drive position. At times I could push the "ok" prompt and proceed to drive but when I slowed or. stopped at intersections it would occur again and sometimes it applied the park brake without any action…
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…
I had put the vehicle into One Pedal Drive mode for the first time on the morning of Aug 29th. Vehicle operated as it should for first few places I drove to and stopped, but then I approached a red light, removed foot slowly from accelerator and vehicle came to a full stop as it should…
Spot welds have failed on the drivers side door. This is a known issue with multiple ford vehicles, though they have not issued a recall for this specific model.
Other Ford Mustang Mach E years
← 2021 Mustang Mach E · 2023 Mustang Mach E →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mustang Mach E | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 Mustang Mach E | 14 | 7 |
| 2024 Mustang Mach E | 47 | 5 |
| 2023 Mustang Mach E | 126 | 6 |
| 2022 | 139 | 9 |
| 2021 Mustang Mach E | 351 | 13 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 77 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E?
Yes, 9 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mustang Mach E model years, the 2022 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.