2021 Ford MUSTANG MACH E
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2021 Ford MUSTANG MACH E has 651 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 3.2x the segment average of 204. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (25% of all complaints), specifically: when i start up the car, and the temperature is below 50 degrees, the "pre-collision assist" is not available, the "park aid" malfunctions and the "blind spot detection with cross traffic" is inoperative....the alerts are on the dash, and come as alerts to my phone. the car can still be driven. my. There are 13 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
651
Total Complaints
13
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
3.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
160 complaints- • WHEN I START UP THE CAR, AND THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50 DEGREES, THE "PRE-COLLISION ASSIST" IS NOT AVAILABLE, THE "PARK AID" MALFUNCTIONS AND THE "BLIND SPOT DETECTION WITH CROSS TRAFFIC" IS INOPERATIVE....THE ALERTS ARE ON THE DASH, AND COME AS ALERTS TO MY PHONE. THE CAR CAN STILL BE DRIVEN. MY
- • WHEN I START UP THE CAR, AND THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50 DEGREES, THE "PRE-COLLISION ASSIST" IS NOT AVAILABLE, THE "PARK AID" MALFUNCTIONS AND THE "BLIND SPOT DETECTION WITH CROSS TRAFFIC" IS INOPERATIVE....THE ALERTS ARE ON THE DASH, AND COME AS ALERTS TO MY PHONE. THE CAR CAN STILL BE DRIVEN. MY
- • WHEN I START UP THE CAR, AND THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50 DEGREES, THE "PRE-COLLISION ASSIST" IS NOT AVAILABLE, THE "PARK AID" MALFUNCTIONS AND THE "BLIND SPOT DETECTION WITH CROSS TRAFFIC" IS INOPERATIVE....THE ALERTS ARE ON THE DASH, AND COME AS ALERTS TO MY PHONE. THE CAR CAN STILL BE DRIVEN. MY
“WHEN I START UP THE CAR, AND THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50 DEGREES, THE "PRE-COLLISION ASSIST" IS NOT AVAILABLE, THE "PARK AID" MALFUNCTIONS AND THE "BLIND SPOT DETECTION WITH CROSS TRAFFIC" IS INOPERATIVE....THE ALERTS ARE ON THE DASH, AND COME AS ALERTS TO MY PHONE. THE CAR CAN STILL BE DRIVEN. MY”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2021 Ford MUSTANG MACH E
Based on 44 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 21K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
ELECTRICAL
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (13)
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.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2021 Ford MUSTANG MACH E
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Ford MUSTANG MACH E Service Intervals
IOLM (Intelligent Oil Life Monitor) may signal earlier. Older 5.4L Triton engines have specific service needs — check the manual.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Ford New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Ford. If you're buying a used 2021 MUSTANG MACH E, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Ford dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 651 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: WHEN I START UP THE CAR, AND THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50 DEGREES, THE "PRE-COLLISION ASSIST" IS NOT AVAILABLE, THE "PARK AID" MALFUNCTIONS AND THE "BLIND SPOT DETECTION WITH CROSS TRAFFIC" IS INOPERATIVE....THE ALERTS ARE ON THE DASH, AND COME AS ALERTS TO MY PHONE. THE CAR CAN STILL BE DRIVEN. MY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (IN MOTION / CITY STREET) AT 30 MILES PER HOUR IN MY BRAND NEW (4 WEEK OLD / 2200 MILES) ALL ELECTRIC FORD MACH E, THE DISPLAY FLASHED MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS THAT CAME TOO QUICKLY TO DECIPHER, AND THEN THE CAR WENT DEAD. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND COME TO A
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (IN MOTION / CITY STREET) AT 30 MILES PER HOUR IN MY BRAND NEW (4 WEEK OLD / 2200 MILES) ALL ELECTRIC FORD MACH E, THE DISPLAY FLASHED MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS THAT CAME TOO QUICKLY TO DECIPHER, AND THEN THE CAR WENT DEAD. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND COME TO A
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: Possible stability control system problem. Driving on wet road, following several other vehicles so my speed could not have been excessive. About half way through the corner experienced what felt like the start of a skid. I corrected it and continued on. My concern is that I am wondering if t
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 13 recalls have been completed — free at any Ford dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Ford MUSTANG MACH E — Year Comparison
How does 2021 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 651
- Recalls
- 13
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 16
- Injury reports
- 11
- Segment avg
- 204
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