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2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2026 compare to other Mustang Mach-E years?

Mustang Mach-E NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted651 complaints2021: 651 complaints2022: 233 complaints2023: 207 complaints2024: 85 complaints2025: 23 complaints2026: 3 complaints
Mustang Mach-E NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes133%
Electrical System133%
Lighting133%

Does the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V885000LightingDecember 18, 2025 · 45,047 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Mustang Mache E vehicles. The Light Driver Control Module B (LDCMB) may fail, preventing the turn signals, daytime running lights, low beam, and high beam headlights from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

A loss of exterior lighting can reduce the driver's visibility and the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) update or dealers will update the LDCMB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C71. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 12, 2026.

25V863000TransmissionDecember 12, 2025 · 272,645 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Consequence

A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Description On your vehicle, the integrated park module ipm may not properly engage the park pawl, preventing the vehicle from locking into park when park p is selected. If this condition occurs, a wrench light and shift system fault message will be displayed in the instrument panel cluster.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 15, 2026

“Description On your vehicle, the integrated park module ipm may not properly engage the park pawl, preventing the vehicle from locking into park when park p is selected. If this condition occurs, a wrench light and shift system fault message will be displayed in the instrument panel cluster.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 15, 2026

“Description On your vehicle, the integrated park module ipm may not properly engage the park pawl, preventing the vehicle from locking into park when park p is selected. If this condition occurs, a wrench light and shift system fault message will be displayed in the instrument panel cluster.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · May 15, 2026

2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E — common questions

Is the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ford Mustang Mach-E years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Mustang Mach-E years to avoid are 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. The cleanest record among Mustang Mach-E years belongs to 2026.

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.