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Ford Mustang Mach-E
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is an all-electric compact crossover sold since the 2021 model year. Federal recalls fall from 13 on the 2021 and 9 on the 2022 to 4 on the 2024, and CarGurus recommends the 2024 as the first year Consumer Reports ranked better than average. The 2026 Mach-E starts at $39,840 and is rated 84 to 110 mpg-equivalent.
What the Ford Mustang Mach-E is
Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) describes the Mach-E as a compact crossover SUV in a five-door coupe-SUV body on Ford's GE1 platform, in production since 2020 with model years from 2021, assembled in Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico, and until 2025 in Chongqing, China. The 2026 Mach-E is rated 84 to 110 mpg-equivalent by the EPA, about $700 to $900 a year in fuel. Kelley Blue Book base prices are $39,840 for the Select, $42,640 for the Premium and $55,440 for the GT.
Best and worst Mach-E model years
Federal recall counts fall as the car matured: 13 on the 2021, 9 on the 2022, 5 on the 2023, 4 on the 2024, 6 on the 2025 and 2 so far on the 2026. The 2021 recalls cover the electrical system, wipers, brakes and seat belts. See the 2021 Mach-E page for the launch year.
CarGurus (opens in a new tab) recommends the 2024 model year because it is the first to receive a better-than-average reliability ranking from Consumer Reports and, according to NHTSA, the year when complaints drop, and says the 2025 is also a good bet, with high predictive reliability scores and few complaints. REREV (opens in a new tab) says the same about the 2024 and that Consumer Reports rates the 2025 as much more reliable than other cars from the same model year.
How it compares
Autoguide (opens in a new tab) compares the Mach-E with the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Volkswagen ID.4 and Nissan Ariya, and says the Ioniq 5 and Model Y may offer slightly more interior room but that the Ford remains highly competitive for daily family life. Wikipedia's model history splits the range into 2020 to 2022 models, 2023 models when charging standards changed, and 2024-onward models.
Questions buyers ask
Which Ford Mustang Mach-E year is best to buy?
CarGurus (opens in a new tab) recommends the 2024 as the first year with a better-than-average Consumer Reports reliability ranking, and calls the 2025 a good bet.
Where is the Mach-E built?
Wikipedia lists assembly in Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico, and in Chongqing, China for 2021 to 2025.
Research map
Every major decision path.
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 264 / 325 / 370 / 480 horsepower across its electric SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 4 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 Mustang Mach-E seats 5 and is a Electric SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 Mustang Mach-E.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Select is 264 hp with rear-wheel drive and 325 hp with all-wheel drive; Premium's dual-motor eAWD makes 370 hp; GT and Rally step up to the 480-horsepower dual-motor performance tune.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Ford Mustang Mach-E model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Ford. Introduced on November 17, 2019, it went on sale in December 2020 as a 2021 model. The Mach-E is part of the Mustang series, with its name inspired by the Mach 1 variant of the first-generation Mustang.
- Safety
- The 2021 Mustang Mach-E top trim was awarded the "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation after a crash where advanced driver assistance system was in use.
- Awards
- In 2021, the Mustang Mach-E won Car and Driver's first "EV of the Year" award. It was up against ten other vehicles including three Tesla models, Audi e-tron, Volvo XC40 Recharge, and Porsche Taycan.
- Trim levels
- In the U.S., the Mustang Mach-E is available in four distinct trim levels: base Select, mid-level California Route 1 Edition, well-equipped Premium, and performance-oriented GT. A limited-production First Edition trim was also available at launch for the 2021 model year, and was based on the Premium trim. A GT Performance Package is also available for the GT trim.
- Marketing
- Ford hired British actor Idris Elba (who once worked for Ford of Britain along with his father) to star in several teaser commercials for the car and host the Mustang Mach-E's official debut on November 17, 2019.
- Production
- Unlike the internal combustion engine (ICE) Mustang models, the Mach-E is assembled at Cuautitlán Assembly in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico.
Source: Ford Mustang Mach-E (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Ford Mustang Mach-E at a glance
- Production
- 2020–present
- Model years
- 2021–present
- Assembly
- Mexico: Cuautitlán Izcalli (Cuautitlán Assembly), China: Chongqing (Changan Ford, 2021–2025)
- Class
- Compact crossover SUV
- Body style
- 5-door coupe SUV
- Layout
- Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive, Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
- Platform
- Ford GE1
- Electric motor
- Permanent magnet synchronous motor
- Power output
- 0 kW
- Battery
- 75.7 kWh NMC battery, NMC LG Energy Solution, LGES, 78 kWh LFP battery, LFP CATL, 98.8 kWh NMC LGES
- Electric range
- 0 mi (EPA), 0 km (WLTP)
- Wheelbase
- 2984 mm
- Length
- 4739 mm
- Width
- 1881 mm
- Height
- 1621 mm
- Curb weight
- 0 lb
- Designer
- Jason Castriota (chief designer), Chris Walter (exterior design manager), Josh Greiner (interior designer)
Year by year
The Ford Mustang Mach-E across 6 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 84–110 | $700–$900 | 6 | 2 | 5 stars |
| 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 86–110 | $700–$900 | 6 | 6 | 5 stars |
| 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 86–106 | $700–$900 | 6 | 4 | 5 stars |
| 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 82–103 | $750–$900 | 8 | 5 | |
| 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 82–103 | $750–$950 | 8 | 9 | |
| 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 82–101 | $750–$950 | 7 | 13 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Ford Mustang Mach-E, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 98.0 to 97.0 | ||||
| 2024 to 2025 | 96.0 to 98.0 | 275 to 280 | |||
| 2023 to 2024 | 8 to 6 | 92.5 to 96.0 | 268 to 275 | Labels: Mustang Mach-E Rally | Labels: MUSTANG MACH-E CAL RT 1 ER AWD, Mustang Mach-E GT Performance, Mustang Mach-E RWD LFP |
| 2022 to 2023 | 269 to 268 | Labels: MUSTANG MACH-E CAL RT 1 ER AWD, Mustang Mach-E RWD LFP | Labels: Mustang Mach-E CAL RT 1 ER AWD, Mustang Mach-E CAL RT 1 ER RWD | ||
| 2021 to 2022 | 7 to 8 | 91.5 to 92.5 | 258 to 269 | Labels: Mustang Mach-E CAL RT 1 ER AWD, Mustang Mach-E CAL RT 1 ER RWD; Size classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Labels: Mustang Mach-E RWD California Route 1; Size classes: Small Station Wagons |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 325 | 500 | 4,806 | – | – | $39,840 |
| Premium | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 325 | 500 | 4,806 | – | – | $42,640 |
| GT | AWD | Dual Electric Motors w/Extended Range Battery | 480 | 600 | 4,798 | – | – | $55,440 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Ford Mustang Mach-E model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | Dual Electric Motors / Dual Electric Motors w/Extended Range Battery | 325–480 | 4,798–4,806 | – | – |
| 2025 | 3 | Dual Electric Motors / Dual Electric Motors w/Extended Range Battery | 325–480 | 4,798–4,806 | – | – |
| 2024 | 3 | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors w/Extended Range Battery | 266 | 4,318 | – | – |
| 2023 | 4 | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors / Dual Electric Motors w/Extended Range Battery | 266–480 | 4,647–4,962 | – | – |
| 2022 | 4 | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors w/Extended Range Battery / Dual Electric Motors | 266–480 | 4,394–4,920 | – | – |
| 2021 | 5 | Electric Motor / Electric Motor w/Extended Range Battery / Dual Electric Motors w/Extended Range Battery +1 | 266–480 | 4,394–4,920 | – | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Ford Mustang Mach-E: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E : 2 recalls on file (average across published years is 6.5).
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E : 13 recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system and visibility/wipers.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | not available | powertrain, exterior lighting |
| 2025 | 6 | not available | powertrain, exterior lighting, electrical system, structure |
| 2024 | 4 | not available | visibility/wipers, electrical system, powertrain, structure |
| 2023 | 5 | not available | visibility/wipers, backup camera, electrical system, powertrain |
| 2022 | 9 | not available | electrical system, powertrain, seat belts, backup camera |
| 2021 | 13 | not available | electrical system, visibility/wipers, brakes, seat belts |
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Ford Mustang Mach-E model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Ford Mustang Mach-E?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2026 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2021 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Ford Mustang Mach-E model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E has 13 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system, visibility/wipers, brakes. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03Which Ford Mustang Mach-E model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E has 2 recalls on file: below this model's own average of 6.5. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q04What are common recall-related problems on the Ford Mustang Mach-E by model year?
2026: powertrain, exterior lighting. 2025: powertrain, exterior lighting, electrical system, structure. 2024: visibility/wipers, electrical system, powertrain, structure. 2023: visibility/wipers, backup camera, electrical system, powertrain. 2022: electrical system, powertrain, seat belts, backup camera. 2021: electrical system, visibility/wipers, brakes, seat belts.
Q05Why do some Ford Mustang Mach-E model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Ford Mustang Mach-E model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical, Brakes, tires and steering, Buying, records and recalls, Transmission and drivetrain.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Brakes, tires and steering and Buying, records and recalls.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 Mustang Mach-E come in?
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E (electric SUV) comes in 4 trims: Select, Premium, GT, Rally.
Q02What are the 2026 Mustang Mach-E trims?
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E trims are Select, Premium, GT, Rally, listed from the entry Select up to the top Rally.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Mustang Mach-E use?
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 264 / 325 / 370 / 480 horsepower across its electric SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 Mustang Mach-E have?
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E is rated at 264 / 325 / 370 / 480 horsepower (Electric motor(s), single or dual).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Mustang Mach-E?
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E is offered with RWD / AWD.