What 126 owners told NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-e

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V404000 (Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while attempting to exit the vehicle, the doors automatically locked independently. The contact called AAA o assist with unlocking the vehicle to be able to exit the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that there was no fix yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent AAA to assist the contact. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11675341

I was driving my car when all of a sudden it lost all acceleration and power, I was lucky that I wasn't on the highway anymore and was able to pull over safely on a side street while car was rolling still. Dealer said 12V battery fused, and I have been reading forums where this is a common issue.. In a normal ICE car when 12V battery dies while driving, car can still drive, in this case, it just stops and pops up a dozen errors about everything being broken.

NHTSA ODI 11671895

Vehicle Information: •Make: Ford •Model: Mach-E •Model Year: 2022 •Vehicle Type: Electric SUV •VIN: [XXX] •Mileage at time of incident: 31114 •Purchased in: California Incident Date: [XXX] Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Injury: Yes Crash: Yes Fire: No Airbags Deployed: No Police Report Filed: Yes Description of Complaint: On or around [XXX], I was driving my 2022 Ford Mach-E when the steering wheel suddenly locked and the braking system failed completely. I lost all control of the vehicle and was unable to slow or steer the car, leading to a crash. Despite the severity of the incident, the airbags did not deploy. At the time, I did not have obvious injuries, but shortly afterward, I began to experience severe pain and physical impairment, including an inability to stand or walk without difficulty. These symptoms have worsened and are now impacting my daily life. The vehicle is now completely inoperable and appears to have suffered a critical system malfunction, possibly involving its electric or software control systems. There were no warning lights or indicators before the failure. I believe this is a serious safety defect in the Ford Mach-E and could pose a danger to other drivers. I am requesting that the NHTSA investigate whether this is part of a broader pattern of defects affecting Ford’s EV line and take action to prevent further injuries or fatalities. Contact Information: •Name: [XXX] •Phone: [XXX] •Email: [XXX] •Preferred contact method: email INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11671145

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door and passenger's side doors failed to open intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated. The contact later became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V404000 (Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages), which the contact related to the failure; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall; however, the VIN tool confirmed that the VIN was included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11670444

My 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E has experienced a complete failure of the front passenger door latch. The electronic latch (e-latch) button does not light up or respond, and the door remains fully open and cannot be latched or secured. This occurred without any damage or external cause. I’ve been informed that this issue requires full latch replacement at my expense, totaling over $760. I’m also aware of a pending recall (25S65) related to 12V discharge and door latch functionality, but I’ve been told my vehicle is not currently covered — even though the symptoms appear directly related. This is a safety-critical failure because the door cannot be secured while driving, creating a serious risk of passenger ejection in motion. This issue appears to be common among early Mach-E models and should be formally investigated.

NHTSA ODI 11667615

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V404000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and advised the contact that the part to do the recall might be available by the end of 2025. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11667739

I was driving my car like normal when a handful of warning signs popped up on the front screen and the brakes went out. I could only stop by pushing on the pedal with all my force, and it eventually slowed the car to a stop, but took an incredibly long distance to do so. A handful of warning lights popped on the screen when this happened: -Power train malfunction/reduced power - antilock brake fault - pre collision assist not available - hill start assist warning

NHTSA ODI 11661751

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and pressing the brake pedal to stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. Before the crash, the pre-collision warning had activated, but the vehicle did not stop. The front end of the had sustained severe damage but no bags deployed. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene, and the vehicle was later towed to a nearby collision facility. The cause of the failures has not yet been determined. The manufacturer and local dealer have not yet been contacted. The failure mileage was 19,100.

NHTSA ODI 11657325

Glass roof was cracked in December by what looked like a shell dropped on the top. Had it repaired by insurance on January 16, 2025. Less than two months later, there is another crack that appeared out of no where. Was not at work that week and the car was parked in my garage. I never felt any impact of any kind. Sent pics to insurance (sunroof express) and they are refusing to cover it under warranty.

NHTSA ODI 11653645

- What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? According to the technician, there was a 12-volt battery in the beginning, but after staying in the shop for three days, they found that it was HVBJB, also known as the bussed electrical center (BEC). The car was recalled last July and was in the shop for about a month for HVBJB, also known as the bussed electrical center (BEC). The shop had already replaced the part last year. - How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car suddenly stopped and lost battery power when I was driving on [XXX] going to [XXX]. Las Vegas, Nevada. The car turned off, and there was an error message on the screen. I could not move the car anymore. "When the car suddenly stopped, my wife and I felt like we had hit a wall at 45 miles per hour". - Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, last year, it was by Galpin Ford in Los Angeles when the vehicle was called for a recall in that specific part, and now it was by Gaudin Ford in Las Vegas when this incident happened and they claim they need to replace the same part. Recall Reference Number: 23S56 - Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes, last year, it was by Galpin Ford in Los Angeles when the vehicle was called for a recall in that specific part, and now it was by Gaudin Ford in Las Vegas when this incident happened and they claim they need to replace the same part. Recall Reference Number: 23S56 - Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11647515

After 22,207 mi, the right rear wheel unit started making a clunking similar to a flat tire. I looked online and found TSB 22-2023 which states that a common problem with the Mach E one pedal driving is brake pad material gets fused to the rotor. I took it in for repair and the brakes are out of warranty after 18000mi. Average life of brake rotors FOR CARS THAT USE THEIR BRAKES is 30,000-70,000mi. If Ford knowingly continues to use brake components that become faulty and fail after such.a short time on cars that don’t regularly use brakes, this problem could cause serious brake failure in cases of emergent braking. One pedal users would not know their brake pads had fused to the rotors until too late and the braking system fails when they need it.

NHTSA ODI 11644326

While driving, the car suddenly stopped, showed a "Stop Safely Now" warning and stopped in the middle of a busy road. Car went into Park and could not be moved from the middle of a busy road. Remained in Park and could not even be shifted into Neutral to be pushed out of the way of bust traffic. Very dangerous. No prior warning. Car had to be towed and now at deal for investigation into cause.

NHTSA ODI 11632408

Ford knowingly sold unsafe vehicles. NHTSA caught them and forced a recall on the High Voltage Junction Box (they are still failing, so you may want to look into this). But what they have hidden from you and all of it's customers that they suckered in buying their defective product, is that the front motors, have undersized wiring, which could cause a fire . They have attempted to hide this from the public, by limiting the power of the car to 5 seconds of full power and then dramatically decreases the power after that. The sold the cars to consumers without revealing that fact, so folks bought the performance "GT" versions and yet they are neutered. It's only a matter of time, where those tiny wires in the front motors give up and start causing fires. It's time for the government to stand up for he consumer here. I've brought it to [XXX] 's attention, but they are hoping we all go away and allow them to get away with selling a defective potentially dangerous vehicle INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11621808

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the messages "Passenger’s door ajar" and "Driver’s door ajar" were displayed along with the message "Stop Safely" before the vehicle suddenly turned off. The vehicle could not be restarted and was later towed to the local dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the 12-volt Lithium Ion Battery was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

NHTSA ODI 11618917

At highway speeds, the power brakes failed. In order to slow the car down, the brakes pedal had to be modulated with extreme force, upwards of 100 pounds of pressure on the brake pedal. As this happened, the car raised 4 Active Alerts - Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power - Antilock Brake Fault - Hill Start Assist Warning - Pre-Collision Assist Not Available. It took a lot of force and distance to bring the car safely to a stop. After 20 minutes we restarted the car and it began to operate normally. The car was brought to a nearby dealer immediately, however, the dealership is unable to diagnose nor replicate the problem. ***We were extremely lucky there were no cars immediately in front of us, and that we have an extreme amount of room to stop. Had we been driving in traffic, there would have been an extremely high likelihood of an accident with injury.

NHTSA ODI 11615671

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated while reversing at slow speeds in a parking area, the vehicle suddenly independently accelerated. The contact briefly lost control of the vehicle and came to a complete stop after striking the curb. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the vehicle or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 17,000.

NHTSA ODI 11614032

My car lunges forward randomly. I have called ford and went to ford several times.

NHTSA ODI 11608801

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated while attempting to enter the vehicle, the key fob was not working as needed. The contact attempted to use the key, and then attempted to use the emergency front trunk access panel to access the 12-V battery. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the 12-V battery and several electrical modules needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

NHTSA ODI 11608476

Multiple safety features rendered INOPERABLE AND USELESS including front collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping system because FORD uses an inferior product to connect the vehicle's cameras and sensors. Each of the systems listed "front collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping system" are now DISABLED and they are integral to preventing collisions. The vehicle is marketed with those features and is presumably justification of the MSRP charged to customers. FORD is apparently aware of the issue based on FORD forums, that replacement of windshield can comprise the coax cable. The company is using an outdated and less reliable coax cable to run sensors and cameras for an Electric Vehicle when a much more viable, pliable and reliable Fiber media has been available for over 20 years is shortsighted and cheap. Coax to run safety features also brings into question how that feature was safety tested. The vehicle was diagnosed by a Ford Dealership in PA, "U2107" code indicating an issue with the coax cable used to connect the sensors and camera. No component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. Even though there were warning messages it is UNKOWN when the issue actually started or know exactly when the systems failed. I am sure FORD can check the messages store in the software.

NHTSA ODI 11608062

I was driving on the freeway when out of nowhere the vehicle alerted me to "Stop safely now". I no longer had any power and could not accelerate. I was doing 70 MPG in the middle lane and had to switch to the right lane, then to the shoulder of a busy interstate. This was extremely dangerous as I was losing speed quickly, and luckily had no one to my right side. If there was traffic I would have been at risk with anyone to my right also at risk. Once I was on the shoulder I tried to restart the vehicle with no success, eventually it just completely lost all power. This vehicle is full electric and had 76% charge at the time of the incident with 23,642 miles. I am very dissatisfied with how unreliable this vehicle was by just turning off in the middle of the road. The worst part was Ford roadside assistance took over 5 hours to get the vehicle towed to the dealership. I was stranded on the side of the freeway, completely unacceptable.

NHTSA ODI 11607805

Car was stopped at the top of a hill. Driver put the car in park and exited to talk to a security guard to raise a security barrier. Car began to roll down a hill and didn't stop until it hit a metal security gate 250 yards away. Car was totaled as result of collision with gate. No one was hurt. It would appear that the transmission/engine did not stay in park and began to roll and that none of the other safety features stopped the car. There were no passengers in the car at the time of the accident and no airbags went off.

NHTSA ODI 11605736

Just towed to Ford dealer. When car was in Drive mode, would go in Reverse. I have video and posted it to the Ford Facebook page.

NHTSA ODI 11605147

After plugging my Mach-E into a Blink Charger at Sheehy Ford in Ashland, VA my vehicle became disabled and will not go into propulsion mode. The car is now 98% charged but will not come out of Park. The dealership blames a NHTSA stop work order on a software update that in their words would resolve the issue.

NHTSA ODI 11601216

Door Fault error Front Passenger Door will intermittently open on its own.

NHTSA ODI 11599248

The high voltage battery junction box has failed for the second time in 2500 miles. Car left me stranded in a Home Depot parking lot as it would no longer move.

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