2023 Ford Mustang Mach E vehicle speed control problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Multiple intermittent electrical/software malfunctions in my Ford Mustang Mach-E, one of which poses an acute safety risk. STEERING WHEEL BUTTON / UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION: A button on the steering wheel, when pressed, causes the vehicle to suddenly accelerate to a high speed with no corresponding…”
filed Sep 12, 2026
“Vehicle: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E (leased) The issue involves the cruise control system and steering wheel control layout (human-machine interface). Cruise control is unintentionally activated when attempting to use the turn signal due to the placement of the cruise control buttons. The vehicle is…”
filed Dec 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Mustang Mach E years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang Mach E | 6 | 14% |
| 2022 Mustang Mach E | 18 | 13% |
| 2021 Mustang Mach E | 37 | 11% |
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.