2021 Ford Mustang Mach E fuel/propulsion system problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The HVBJB ($3500 + Tax) went on my car. It is out of battery system warranty by 25,000 miles (ended at 100,000 miles, I have 125,000 miles). I called Ford Corporate and they said they "have no current programs" to give me any good will discount on the repair. This is a big, known issue with Mustang…”
filed Aug 6, 2026
“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…”
filed Feb 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 25-Jun-2023, 2022-2025 E-Transit and 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may experience a high voltage battery stop charging condition when using a direct current…
SSM 55080 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 13, 2026
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Mustang Mach E years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang Mach E | 6 | 14% |
| 2023 Mustang Mach E | 12 | 10% |
| 2022 Mustang Mach E | 19 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.