Low-voltage battery
usually 120,000–240,000 km · Wear part
Signs: LV battery alert
Fix: Replace
€100–300
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
2020–now
1
engines covered
4
known faults
2,837
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has been built since 2020.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 4 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is On-board charger (AC) faults: it usually appears at 60,000–180,000 km and costs €500–2,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 0–50 thousand km this model most often failed on: tyres and wheels (3.9 %), lights, wipers and visibility (2.4 %), brakes (0.2 %). It fails less often than average on: lights, wipers and visibility.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Electric | None (EV) | — |
Faults by engine
Electric
Brake calipers seizing (low use)
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Uneven pad wear; regen means brakes rarely used
Fix: Service calipers yearly
€100–400
HV battery capacity loss
usually 150,000–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Range ~10–15% below new
Fix: Normal ageing; covered 8 yr / 160,000+ km
free / recall
On-board charger (AC) faults
usually 60,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: 'Charging impossible' on AC
Fix: Repair / replace the charger
€500–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the Electric engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre rotationWheels | every 10,000 km | €20–45 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Drive unit oil checkTransmission | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Brake pads (regen-assisted)Brakes | usually at 80,000–160,000 km | €60–150 |
| Tyres (set of 4, EV-rated)Wheels | usually at 30,000–50,000 km | €450–900 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 2,837 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.2 % | 0.5 % |
| Suspension | 0.2 % | 0.3 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.9 % | 7.2 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 2.4 % | 3.9 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % | 0.2 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.1 % | 0.1 % |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 5,130 cars.
| age (years) | 3–5 |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.6 % |
| Suspension | 0.2 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 12.0 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 8.1 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.2 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.0 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 71,809, of which 35 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric221 kW (300 hp) · Electric | 35.0 % | 2020–2025 | — | — |
| Electric273 kW (371 hp) · Electric | 25.3 % | 2020–2025 | — | — |
| Electric275 kW (374 hp) · Electric | 8.9 % | 2023–2025 | — | — |
| Electric100 kW (136 hp) · Electric | 7.7 % | 2021–2025 | — | — |
| Electric442 kW (601 hp) · Electric | 6.3 % | 2021–2025 | — | — |
| Electric124 kW (169 hp) · Electric | 6.1 % | 2021–2025 | — | — |
| ElectricElectric | 2.5 % | 2020–2025 | — | — |
| Electric212 kW (288 hp) · Electric | 1.8 % | 2024–2025 | — | — |
| Electric215 kW (292 hp) · Electric | 1.6 % | 2023–2025 | — | — |
| Electric225 kW (306 hp) · Electric | 1.3 % | 2024–2025 | — | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 79 complaints.
Common questions
What are the known problems with the Ford Mustang Mach-E?
The faults with the highest risk: on-board charger (AC) faults (60,000–180,000 km, €500–2,500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Ford Mustang Mach-E most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 0–50 thousand km this model most often failed on: tyres and wheels (3.9 %), lights, wipers and visibility (2.4 %), brakes (0.2 %). It fails less often than average on: lights, wipers and visibility.
What should you check when buying a used Ford Mustang Mach-E?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. On the test drive, watch for these signs: 'Charging impossible' on AC. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
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Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026