2021 Ford Mustang Mach E power train problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E suffered a total loss of motive power on the road, throwing code P0D10:00:AF for a stuck-open high-voltage contactor. This is the exact failure mode of Safety Recall 23S56. Ford is refusing to cover the repair because my VIN was omitted from the database and the vehicle…”
filed Aug 18, 2026
“While driving my 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, the front electric drive unit failed suddenly with no warning signs, warning lights, unusual noises, or any prior indication of a problem. During the failure, multiple fault messages appeared on the instrument cluster, including warnings that disabled…”
filed Jul 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear differential pinion shaft may fractureCampaign 26V417000 · Jun 30, 2026
- Powertrain control module (PCM) functional safety software may fail to detect a software…Campaign 22V333000 · May 13, 2022
Power Train problems in other Mustang Mach E years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang Mach E | 8 | 19% |
| 2023 Mustang Mach E | 22 | 18% |
| 2022 Mustang Mach E | 27 | 20% |
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.