2023 Ford Mustang Mach E forward collision avoidance problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Impacts: Electric system software & fools/locks/linegae. The EV vehicle has suffered a catastrophic, complete failure of its central software architecture, specifically impacting the APIM module and RDS system. Ford's internal In-Vehicle Technology (IVT) records confirm this failure originated in…”
filed Sep 8, 2026
“My 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT experienced a sudden electronic parking brake failure. The vehicle displayed a parking brake fault warning, and the electronic parking brake became stuck in the engaged position and would not release despite repeated attempts and restarting the vehicle. The failure…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Mustang Mach E years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang Mach E | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 Mustang Mach E | 20 | 15% |
| 2021 Mustang Mach E | 104 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.