2022 Ford MUSTANG MACH E

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2022 Ford MUSTANG MACH E has 233 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.9x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (31% of all complaints), specifically: the hvbjb subassembly in all ford mach-e vehicles has known defects with under-designed main contactors that are known to fail under normal charging and driving conditions as outlined in current open ford recall notice for my vehicle 22s41. unfortunately, the internal damage to contactors is not vis.

25 crash reports 2 injuries

233

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.9x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

73 complaints

31%

• The HVBJB subassembly in ALL Ford Mach-e vehicles has known defects with under-designed main contactors that are known to fail under normal charging and driving conditions as outlined in current open Ford recall notice for my vehicle 22S41. Unfortunately, the internal damage to contactors is not vis
• The HVBJB subassembly in ALL Ford Mach-e vehicles has known defects with 'under-designed' main contactors that are known to fail under normal charging and driving conditions as outlined in current open Ford recall notice for my vehicle 22s41. Unfortunately, the internal damage to contactors is not v
• The High Voltage Battery Junction Box (HVBJB) in ALL Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles has known defects with faulty main contactors that are known to fail under normal charging and driving conditions as outlined in current open Ford recall notice for my vehicle 22S41. Unfortunately, the internal damage

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 5 crashes

“The HVBJB subassembly in ALL Ford Mach-e vehicles has known defects with under-designed main contactors that are known to fail under normal charging and driving conditions as outlined in current open Ford recall notice for my vehicle 22S41. Unfortunately, the internal damage to contactors is not vis”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

32 complaints

14%

• I was pulling into my garage, steering with my left hand, making a slow, tight left turn from the drive way into the perpendicular garage. As the steering wheel turned, I believe my left palm hit the cruise control button and activated the adaptive cruise control. The vehicle suddenly accelerated to
• Adaptive cruise control fault, pre-commission sensors not working, anti-lock break fault, restraint fault, tire pressure fault, dash turns off while driving which makes unable to see speed driving.
• Vehicle had an unintended acceleration resulting in crash in a parking lot.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 4 crashes

“I was pulling into my garage, steering with my left hand, making a slow, tight left turn from the drive way into the perpendicular garage. As the steering wheel turned, I believe my left palm hit the cruise control button and activated the adaptive cruise control. The vehicle suddenly accelerated to”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

26 complaints

11%

• The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while pulling into a parking spot at approximately 2 MPH and had not yet placed the vehicle in park, the vehicle had an unintended acceleration. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle crashed into a light post, ran ov
• faulty high voltage battery junction box NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V412000
• The HVBJB (high-voltage battery junction box) subassembly in ALL Ford Mach-e vehicles has known defects with insufficiently robust main contactors that are known to fail under normal charging and driving conditions as outlined in NHTSA Campaign Number 22V412000. Unfortunately, the internal damage to

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while pulling into a parking spot at approximately 2 MPH and had not yet placed the vehicle in park, the vehicle had an unintended acceleration. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle crashed into a light post, ran ov”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

22 complaints

• 2 times we have had an incident in which the vehicle at a slow speed when parking or switching between drive gear and reverse gear. The vehicle suddenly accelerates forward and the driver has to engage the brakes manually very firmly to prevent an accident.
• This incident occurred on July 15th 2022. The dealership, Koons Falls Church Ford, located in Falls Church VA, sold us a car with an active recall on it. About 3 days after the car leaving the lot, the service department contacted us about a recall notice that needed to be resolve via software upd
• Recall for this Mustang MachE. Unable to update software. This is a safety item and the intended fix is implemented by the vehicle owner. Took vehicle today to the Lake Geneva Wisconsin Ford dealership on 08.03.2022. Appointment made in advance. Ford service representative stated that it would take

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“2 times we have had an incident in which the vehicle at a slow speed when parking or switching between drive gear and reverse gear. The vehicle suddenly accelerates forward and the driver has to engage the brakes manually very firmly to prevent an accident.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

17 complaints

• The HVBJB subassembly in ALL Ford Mach-e vehicles has known defects with under-designed main contactors that are known to fail under normal charging and driving conditions as outlined in current open Ford recall notice for my vehicle 22S41. Unfortunately, the internal damage to contactors is not vis
• The HVBJB subassembly in ALL Ford Mach-e vehicles has known defects with 'under-designed' main contactors that are known to fail under normal charging and driving conditions as outlined in current open Ford recall notice for my vehicle 22s41. Unfortunately, the internal damage to contactors is not v
• The High Voltage Battery Junction Box (HVBJB) in ALL Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles has known defects with faulty main contactors that are known to fail under normal charging and driving conditions as outlined in current open Ford recall notice for my vehicle 22S41. Unfortunately, the internal damage

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 233 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: The HVBJB subassembly in ALL Ford Mach-e vehicles has known defects with under-designed main contactors that are known to fail under normal charging and driving conditions as outlined in current open Ford recall notice for my vehicle 22S41. Unfortunately, the internal damage to contactors is not vis
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: I was pulling into my garage, steering with my left hand, making a slow, tight left turn from the drive way into the perpendicular garage. As the steering wheel turned, I believe my left palm hit the cruise control button and activated the adaptive cruise control. The vehicle suddenly accelerated to
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while pulling into a parking spot at approximately 2 MPH and had not yet placed the vehicle in park, the vehicle had an unintended acceleration. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle crashed into a light post, ran ov
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: 2 times we have had an incident in which the vehicle at a slow speed when parking or switching between drive gear and reverse gear. The vehicle suddenly accelerates forward and the driver has to engage the brakes manually very firmly to prevent an accident.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)