Ford Mustang Mach-E years to avoid
The Ford Mustang Mach-E years to avoid are 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
1,202
Total complaints
19
Recall campaigns
2021–2026
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Mustang Mach-E years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | High complaints + open investigation | 651 | |
| 2022 | High complaints + open investigation | 233 | |
| 2023 | Open safety investigation | 207 | |
| 2024 | Open safety investigation | 85 |
Every Mustang Mach-E year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 23 | 5 | |
| 2024avoid | 85 | 3 | |
| 2023avoid | 207 | 3 | |
| 2022avoid | 233 | 8 | |
| 2021avoid | 651 | 12 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Mustang Mach-E years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Mustang Mach-E years to avoid are 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Ford Mustang Mach-E?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Mustang Mach-E years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Mustang Mach-E have?
Across all model years, the Mustang Mach-E has 19 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,202 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.