What 334 owners told NHTSA about the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-e Bev Bev

Vehicle: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 56,005 I am filing this complaint to bring to NHTSA's attention a safety concern regarding Ford Motor Company's decision to make the Blue Cruise driver-assistance system available only via a paid subscription beginning January 2027, at a cost of $49.99 per month. Blue Cruise is a hands-free highway driving assistance system — a Level 2 driver-assistance safety technology. The hardware enabling this system was installed in my vehicle at the time of purchase and was represented as a feature of the vehicle. Ford is now moving to disable this safety feature on existing, in-service vehicles unless owners pay an ongoing subscription fee. I respectfully request that NHTSA examine whether a manufacturer's ability to remotely disable or withhold active safety technology on vehicles already in service — technology that was sold as part of the vehicle — raises concerns under federal motor vehicle safety standards. Specifically: 1. Consumers purchased these vehicles with the reasonable expectation that installed safety hardware would remain functional. 2. Ford's decision to monetize this feature post-sale, on vehicles already in service, effectively degrades the safety capability of those vehicles for owners who cannot or will not pay. 3. The precedent this sets — manufacturers using over-the-air software controls to disable safety features for revenue — warrants regulatory attention. I am not alone in this concern. There are thousands of Blue Cruise-equipped Mustang Mach-E, F-150, and Expedition owners facing this same situation. I respectfully ask NHTSA to investigate whether Ford's subscription model for Blue Cruise is consistent with federal vehicle safety obligations, and whether any regulatory guidance is warranted to protect consumers from the post-sale removal of safety technology. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11745591

The front camera system does not function which causes all forward collision safety features to become unavailable, as well as any cruise control or automatic high beam lights. Seems to be a common issues and is related to faulty fiber optic cables.

NHTSA ODI 11744862

This is a safety issue. The front collision assist is not working. I have returned the car to the Ford Dealer (Biener Ford) several times but the dangerous issue persists. I'm not the only one. There are many complaints listed on the web and the Ford Mach E forum. Ford needs to recall their EV Ford Mach-E vehicles and fix this dangerous safety issue once and for all.

NHTSA ODI 11740320

The car gives two messages, "Front Camera Fault Service Required" and "Pre-Collision assist not available." The cruise control does not work, however, the front camera does work. I had the vehicle scan done at the Ford dealer and was told it needs a 7 hour software update, after which it may need cables replaced. I do not understand how software goes bad. I do understand something may have happened to cables but that would not be checked until they had charged me $ 1,400 for a software update. This is a safety issue and, from what I read on the Mach E forum, is not where near unique to my vehicle.

NHTSA ODI 11736423

There’s a known recall. “2021 Mach-E models produced between Feb 24, 2020, and July 18, 2021, are at risk of the glass panels detaching or leaking.” But my car, a 2021 model, isn’t on the list. I just discovered that my headliner is stained and there’s a leak.

NHTSA ODI 11734875

Vehicle: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Component: Image Processing Module A (IPMA) / Front Camera / Forward Collision Avoidance System The IPMA and front camera system have failed, disabling Pre-Collision Assist, AEB, forward collision warning, and adaptive cruise control while driving. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Warning messages "Front Camera Fault Service Required" and "Pre-Collision Assist Not Available" first appeared August 24, 2022 and have recurred consistently over nearly four years. No accident, physical damage, or obstruction was present at any occurrence. This failure puts safety at risk by silently disabling AEB and forward collision warning during normal driving — systems a driver may depend on in an emergency braking situation with no advance notice they are unavailable. The problem was confirmed by a Ford dealership in February 2026. Their repair order documents: "RAN IPMA SELF TEST AND FOUND DTC SET U3000-49... HARDWARE TEST FAILED... FOUND TSB RELATED REC REPLACE MODULE." The dealer contacted Ford, who authorized 50% off the module replacement only, characterizing it as a "loyal customer discount" rather than a warranty or goodwill repair. I declined to pay for the fix. NHTSA Campaign 11028164 (superseding TSB 25-2156) covers this exact failure. Ford's own TSB acknowledges the defect and the dealer confirmed it applies to my vehicle, yet owners are being quoted up to $8,000 for a known safety system failure. I'm requesting NHTSA investigate whether this warrants a recall. First occurrence: August 24, 2022 (mileage not recorded) Service visit: February 17-18, 2026 at 80,029 miles Current mileage: 83,988 Attachments: photos of both fault messages, dealer invoice

NHTSA ODI 11734458

The front camera has failed and it is available for inspection upon request. The safety of myself and everyone in my car is at risk when the pre-collision assist is not available due to this components failure. Yes, it is a daily occurrence and the camera never stays on for long. A fix was attempted once by a dealer. The component has not been inspected by either of those parties. Only the dealer whom the car was purchased from. Yes, warning messages pop up every time in the car and in the phone app about the issue. They first appeared before car purchase when the dealer fixed it in early February. Then it resumed again in late February/March.

NHTSA ODI 11728154

An error message intermittently pops up on my vehicle that says, "Front Camera Fault", causing collision assistance and adaptive cruise control to suddenly stop working. This is a major safety issue, as a failure of adaptive cruise control while under operation may lead to a risk of an accident. Ford is aware of this issue and has issued TSB 23-2155, but they are treating it like a standard repair and not covering vehicles out of warranty. This should be a safety recall. See here for many others with the same issue: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11726068

Vehicle experienced immediate loss of motive power while in motion at 45 mph after "Stop Safely Now" alert. This is a repeat power failure. The vehicle was in service for 75+ days (Dec-Feb) for this exact defect. The Ford service center said they replaced the “battery controller” yet the issue recurred. The car previously flagged this alert while in motion 2 times prior (one on the highway going ~65mph and on another major street going roughly ~45 mph). As a Ford Reacquired Vehicle (Buyback), the failure to resolve this catastrophic electrical fault creates an extreme risk of crash and entrapment in traffic, putting myself, my family and the drivers in vicinity at significant safety risk. The car is currently at a different Ford Service Center. They have been able to reproduce the issue and are currently running diagnostics to identify a resolution.

NHTSA ODI 11719257

After recall-related software updates were performed on my 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, the vehicle began experiencing repeated electrical and climate control failures. The heating and defrost system stopped working, leaving the vehicle without heat and causing the windows to fog, which reduces visibility in cold weather and creates unsafe driving conditions. The vehicle has been taken to multiple authorized Ford dealerships for inspection and repair; however, the problem returned immediately after the repair. The issue was reproduced and confirmed by a second dealer. A required part is currently on back order until the end of Feburary, leaving the vehicle unrepaired for an extended period. In addition, the vehicle experienced 12-volt battery failure and slow charging after the last recall update. These issues were not present prior to the recall. There were no warning lights before the failures occurred. During severe winter weather conditions in Pennsylvania, the lack of heat and defrost made it extremely difficult and unsafe to operate the vehicle. Because of reduced visibility and freezing interior temperatures, the vehicle could not be safely driven and, due to frigid temperatures, has remained parked. I am still making monthly payments on a vehicle that cannot be reliably or safely used.

NHTSA ODI 11716499

On Saturday, [XXX], while driving under normal conditions, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of propulsion without warning. There was no reduced-power mode, no dashboard alert, and no mobile app notification prior to shutdown. The vehicle was subsequently inspected by a Ford dealership. The technician identified an intermittent software-related condition consistent with Ford TSB 26-2005, which documents a fault capable of draining the 12-volt electrical system during vehicle operation. The technician stated the 12-volt battery is not believed to be the root cause. The loss of propulsion occurred while the vehicle was in motion and resulted in a full shutdown. The condition was not preceded by any driver warning or controlled degradation. No driver warning was received after shutdown. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11715476

I am requesting immediate escalation regarding my 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E (VIN: [XXX] ), which is currently undrivable due to being stuck in “Power Accessory Active” mode. The vehicle will not enter Drive. The dealer has diagnosed DCEM / high-voltage system-related faults and stated that recall repairs cannot be completed unless I first pay approximately $3,000 to repair the “main battery.” My concern is that the symptoms and failure mode exactly match the known High-Voltage Battery Junction Box / DCEM defect described in Ford Safety Recall 23S56, including: •Vehicle unable to drive •High-voltage system refusing to close contactors •Vehicle remaining in accessory power mode •Safety-related loss of motive power While my VIN may not be currently listed as eligible for these recalls, my vehicle is exhibiting identical symptoms and failure modes associated with the following Ford safety recalls: •HV Battery Junction Box / DCEM defect (Recall 23S56) •Powertrain / Software Update (Recall 22S29) •12-Volt Battery / Door Latch Entrapment Risk (Recall 25S65) It is important to note that other Mustang Mach-E owners have reported the same recall-related failures even when their VINs were not listed for these recalls. These failures involve contactor issues, loss of motive power, and vehicles being stuck in accessory mode — identical to the symptoms my vehicle is experiencing. Given that my vehicle is experiencing a safety-related loss of motive power, Given the safety implications and known defect history, I request that this matter be reviewed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11712665

The spot welds connecting the door at the hinges have failed. The metal is shearing, over 10mm, at multiple of the world locations.

NHTSA ODI 11710605

The backup camera and 360 view stopped working, and the reverse break assist is not available when placing the vehicle in reverse. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11706917

Ford is unable to perform two safety recalls. The first is over the windshield which can lead to its failure while driving. The second is for the glass roof which can cause a failure while driving. The local dealer in Springfield Illinois says they can not do the work and can not identify anyone locally who will do the work. The dealership with the Ford autobody repair shop in the next town over in taylorville Illinois says they can not do the work. I called Ford customer service and they just sent me to the taylorville shop that said they can't do the work. The windshield or roof can come off and no one will do the repair including Fords own autobody shop. Help.

NHTSA ODI 11706695

While charging my electric vehicle with this Enel X JuiceBox 40 charger, a burning plastic smell was noted. Upon examining the Enel X charger plug that was attached to my home's NEMA 14-50, it appeared partially melted and very to touch. Using a towel, the plug was removed and a small fire and sparks flew out of the NEMA outlet. The right half of the outlet's plastic shell was melted and the inner metal was charred. Same charring and melting was noted on the corresponding side of the Enel X plug. I turned the circuit breaker off and the sparks and fire subsided. Model of JuiceBox: 2JBO401RNA-PJWX-300

NHTSA ODI 11705449

I bought this car in August of 2024. It started having issues with the door lock in September and in December I decided to sell it back to the dealer but was in a car accident on the way to the dealership. Unfortunately the door jamming issue caused repair problems and the auto repair shop could not fix the door issues. I lost the car to the repair shop in a lien sale due to the cost of repair which was over 20,000. In August of 2025 Ford issued a recall which allowed the auto repair shop was able to fix the car and sell it to a dealership. I have contacted Ford several times in relation to the issues with the car and how they caused me to loose the car, but they have not responded despite the promise to do so in 7-15 business days. Loosing this car has caused deep stresses in my life. I have lost several business clients because I'm no longer able to get around. I have had my life impacted to the point of having to relocate. I bought the car outright paying 45,000. Ford has refused to do anything to compensate for my loss.

NHTSA ODI 11701857

The car would intermittently give an error saying pre-collision assist not available and now this error is permanent. There is a technical service bulletin for it 23-2155 Lots of people have been complaining about this in the mach e forum https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/front-camera-fault-pre-collision-assist-not-available-errors.18710/page-69#post-1026803 This causes people to drop out from the automatic driving bluecruise without notice and adaptive cruise control becomes unusable.

NHTSA ODI 11695140

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 - 25 MPH in the rain at night, the brake pedal was bouncing up and down. The contact stated that the doors locked and failed to open. Additionally, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the hazard lights were inoperable. They stated that one of the passenger’s side tire warning lights was illuminated. The contact stated that the battery was at 98 percent and that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V333000 (Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train) prior to the failure. The contact called Roadside Assistance, but Roadside Assistance was unable to assist. The contact stated that a Police Officer arrived on the scene to assist. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer after several hours. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 40,400.

NHTSA ODI 11694472

Car stalled once while going to a military appt but started up 3 mins later. Car then made a noise then stalled out of nowhere on the highway at a slow speed in heavy traffic causing anxiety. vehicle then had me stranded waiting for a tow to find out it’s the HVJB .

NHTSA ODI 11693497

There are many reports of the Mustang Mach E "accelerating unexpectedly." This usually happens in parking lots or other situations involving low speed and a rapid turn of the wheel. I know exactly what the problem is, because it happened to me this morning. While parking in my parking garage, my car rapidly accelerated uphill and I only narrowly avoided hitting a wall. Here is why: There are two interconnected problems. The first is that the "cruise control on/off" button is located on the far left of the interior of the steering wheel, which makes it easy to accidentally press when doing a sharp, quick one-handed turn of the wheel (like when parking). When this happens, CC engages while in the act of parking. This is exactly what happened to me. I accidentally hit the button while doing a sharp twist of the wheel, I saw the CC engage, the car rapidly accelerated uphill without my foot on the gas pedal, and I would have hit the wall in front of me if I had been a split-second slower in hitting the brake. The second problem is that there is supposed to be a failsafe for accidentally activating CC at low speed, BUT IT DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. Page 224 of my manual says "Press the button to activate system. When the system activates, the set speed is equal to whichever is greater, the current vehicle speed, or 15 mph...." This part is true, and this is how the unexpected acceleration to 15mph occurs when parking. But the manual continues: "If the speed is too low, or other conditions are not correct for adaptive cruise control activation, the system enters standby mode. When you are below 15 mph ... adaptive cruise control does not activate unless you are following another vehicle." This is FALSE. This did not work. Clearly the CC mistook the wall in front of me for "following another vehicle." And so, when I accidentally activated CC while parking, it lurched forward UPHILL to 15mph toward a wall a few feet away. Ford needs to move the button and/or fix the failsafe.

NHTSA ODI 11693304

On [XXX], my 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E (VIN [XXX] ) experienced a complete electrical failure related to its V12 battery system. The vehicle required roadside assistance twice during the same service call — first to jump the car to release the hood latch and again to restore enough power to unlock the doors. An elderly occupant was trapped inside until power was restored. After exiting, she became light-headed and fell; EMS responded and transported her to the hospital. This represents a serious safety defect because total electrical shutdown prevented door operation and normal egress. I am requesting investigation and possible recall review. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11692323

Camera system that allows hands free driving, lane departure warning, collision warning and adaptive cruise control fails and all system offline. Extremely widespread on the 2021 models. Looks to be a cable route to the camera that was installed incorrectly. Went to dealership, they said they see this in almost all of the Mach E vehicles. Usually begins failing when hitting bumps -- system goes in/out. After a while, system drops out completely and all safety systems relying on them fail.

NHTSA ODI 11691351

When in cruise control, any speed, car suddenly accelerates This happens while driving, or sometimes after stopping and then resuming previous set speed. For example I was driving in cruise control at 38 mph, when the car suddenly sped to 50mph. Or when on a highway, driving at 55mph, the car suddenly accelerated to 70mph. Started about 3 weeks ago.

NHTSA ODI 11689770

Going over any bump in the road greater than 2 inches in heigth causes the following: - Front Camera Fault Service Required message - Pre-collision Assist inoperative - Adaptive cruise control inoperative

NHTSA ODI 11689229