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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E brakes problems

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E has 30 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

30

Brakes complaints

5%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Mustang Mach-E brakes complaints by model year30 complaints2021: 30 complaints2022: 15 complaints2023: 24 complaints2024: 7 complaints2025: 4 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Mustang Mach-E brakes complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

25V513000BrakesAugust 8, 2025 · 8 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V777. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features.

Consequence

A loss of power brake assist can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock brake system and/or stability control system can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ABS calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S81.

24V777000BrakesOctober 18, 2024 · 50 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features.

Consequence

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock brake system and/or stability control system can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ABS calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S65.

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E have?

NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E brakes — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E brakes?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the brakes: 24V777000, 25V513000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.