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Ford Mustang Mach E stalling problems

12 of the 688 owner complaints about the Ford Mustang Mach E describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 2021 model year.

owner complaints
12
worst model year
2021
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

By model year

  • 2025
    1
  • 2024
    1
  • 2023
    1
  • 2022
    4
  • 2021
    5

What owners say

Filed Sep 18, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · CA

1) The high voltage junction box failed causing the vehicle to abruptly stall on a public road. The part will be available for inspection through contacting a local dealership. 2) The vehicle completely stalled at night in the middle of a 6 lane intersection. This posed a hazard for myself as well as for on coming and cross traffic. 3) The dealer has confirmed the failure of this component. 4) The vehicle component is being order of replacement at the dealership. The manufacture has also been informed via their corporate customer service line. 4) 5 seconds before the stall, the vehicle user interface displayed the message "please pull over safely". 10 minutes after the stall the Ford My Pass App showed three error messages: “High-Voltage Battery Warning”, “Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power” “Charge System Fault”

Filed Sep 8, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NY

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 December 2025 while vehicle was fully under its 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. Because vehicle's underlying diagnostic and software infrastructure is completely frozen in an unresolved "updating" loop, the vehicle's onboard diagnostic tools are entirely incapable of reading or reporting critical hardware and structural component failures. Initial service was May 26. This software failure has caused severe, active safety hazards. In July 2026, the driver-side door latch completely failed to secure. Because software is bricked, no diagnostic code or dashboard warning was generated. As a 100% disabled driver, I was forced to drive 35 minutes home from an oncology medical appointment physically holding the driver’s door shut at speed on public roads to prevent it from swinging open. Furthermore, vehicle's network connectivity has completely shut down while driving on 3 separate occasions. During door latch failure, I was trapped in a rural area with zero cellular service. Because onboard telematics and modem systems are frozen and failing to receive critical safety patches, vehicle's SOS Post-Crash Alert System and tracking telemetry are severely compromised. If an accident or ejection had occurred due to the door latch failure, emergency services would have had no automated tracking link. Ford has failed to repair this after multiple extended dealer stays and has admitted through their IVT department that vehicle is unfixable due to massive never before seen software failure via standard service and requires manufacturer buyback. Dealer files att show no vehicle updates since Feb 2026 tho IVT confirmed May 28 not updates since Dec 2025 from Ford known software glitch.

Filed Jul 16, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · 40,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle became inoperable and the vehicle stalled, and the gear shifter was inoperable. The contact exited the vehicle and was unable to re-enter the vehicle because the doors were locked and failed to unlock. The messages "Service Now" and "Battery Management" were displayed on the instrument panel. The pre-collision sensor warning light and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and the batteries were replaced. The contact researched the issue and became aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the battery management system needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, and the dealer advised the contact to drive the vehicle for 30-40 miles. However, after approximately 3 miles, the message "Stop Now" was displayed on the instrument panel, and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed May 2, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

The vehicle experiences a drivability issue where it stalls or loses power and is not safe to operate. The vehicle is currently undrivable and has been at the dealership for nearly one month without a completed diagnosis or repair. The dealership has indicated a possible powertrain or transmission-related issue, but no confirmed repair has been completed. Additionally, there is an active safety recall associated with the vehicle that has not been repaired multiple notifications. This situation poses a safety risk and remains unresolved despite repeated follow-ups.

Filed Mar 23, 2026 · Electrical · AL

On December 17, 2022, I purchased a new 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E, VIN [XXX] -Lewis of Hoover Inc. for $48,665.00. Seven months later, the vehicle suffered a complete loss of drive power at highway speed — a near-serious injury (if not fatal) incident on a vehicle Ford had already identified as defective and subject to recall. In approximately July-August 2023 — seven months after purchase with only approximately 13 miles at purchase — the vehicle lost all drive power while I was driving on the freeway [XXX] ) at [XXX] le stalled completely. I was fortunate no vehicles struck me. The vehicle eventually restarted. I drove directly home and did not continue with my planned out of town trip. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Dec 11, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

Summary: My 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT has repeatedly experienced a complete and unexpected loss of propulsion while driving in active traffic. Each time, the vehicle displayed a red “Stop Safely Now” warning with additional critical alerts, followed by an immediate loss of forward motion with no prior indication. This left the vehicle stalled in traffic and created a significant safety hazard. Details of Each Incident: While driving under normal conditions or coming to a stop, the vehicle triggered the red “Stop Safely Now” alert with powertrain and brake warnings. Propulsion shut down instantly and the vehicle locked in Park, leaving it immobilized in traffic lane. I had to exit the vehicle and wait for it to complete a full power-down cycle before it would restart. After restarting, the vehicle operated with reduced functionality and limited range. Ford Roadside Assistance was contacted for every incident. Safety Concern: A sudden loss of forward motion in moving traffic poses a serious crash risk to me and to other drivers. The repeated nature of this failure suggests a defect in the propulsion system, sensors, electrical components or related modules. Current Status: The vehicle is now at the local Ford dealership for evaluation. I have also notified Ford Corporate Customer Care. The root cause has not yet been identified or resolved. Requested Action: I request that the federal safety agency document this complaint and consider further review due to the recurring safety-related failure and the potential risk to other owners.

Filed Oct 20, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · 40,400 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 - 25 MPH in the rain at night, the brake pedal was bouncing up and down. The contact stated that the doors locked and failed to open. Additionally, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the hazard lights were inoperable. They stated that one of the passenger’s side tire warning lights was illuminated. The contact stated that the battery was at 98 percent and that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V333000 (Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train) prior to the failure. The contact called Roadside Assistance, but Roadside Assistance was unable to assist. The contact stated that a Police Officer arrived on the scene to assist. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer after several hours. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 40,400.

Filed Oct 15, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · GA

Car stalled once while going to a military appt but started up 3 mins later. Car then made a noise then stalled out of nowhere on the highway at a slow speed in heavy traffic causing anxiety. vehicle then had me stranded waiting for a tow to find out it’s the HVJB .

Filed Mar 31, 2025 · Electrical · 73,255 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to another dealer to be diagnosed. The contact researched and became aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,255.

Filed Mar 6, 2023 · Electrical · 35,000 miles · HI

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V412000 (Electrical System) however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the park safely warning light was illuminated and the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

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The model years with the most reports are 2021 (5 complaints), 2022 (4 complaints) and 2023 (1 complaints).

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