2021 Ford Mustang Mach E Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 9%of 352 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,270miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E, 9% of the 352 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,270 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After my last recall for my battery connector I am receiving one pedal driving fault . I get this every few days but never before the recall. One Mach E forum numerous owners have reported the same problem. Very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11587628, filed 2024-05“Having completed the high voltage junction box recall with the Mach-E a week or so before, I was braking in order to complete a left-turn in one-pedal drive mode (therefore lifting my foot off the accelerator causing the vehicle to slow down). I received a notification as I did so that one pedal drive mode had a fault and was deactivated (this appeared on the screen by the steering wheel). This caused the car to lurch forwards, as it shifted from OPD to standard drive mode. …”
NHTSA complaint #11585092, filed 2024-04“After getting the HVBJB recall, I have had 1 pedal drive mode turn off unexpectedly about once a day. Since I expect my car to start breaking when I am off the accelerator pedal, when 1 pedal drive disables the car will move faster than expected if I am off the accelerator pedal. This could result in running a stop sign or hitting another car due to this unexpected lack of breaking. I do get a warning (while driving) on the dash screen that 1 pedal drive had a fault and was disabled. I have not taken my car into a dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11585283, filed 2024-04“While driving on a mountain pass, my 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicle lost all regenerative braking which, due to the downhill grade, caused a sudden and shocking increase in speed, played warning chimes, and displayed Stop Safely Now and 1-Pedal Drive Fault Press Brake Pedal To Reduce Speed and lost all drive power, forcing me to coast to a stop on the side of the mountain, in an area without cellular coverage to call for help. The vehicle did not restart and would not shift out of Park in 5 attempts to restart. …”
NHTSA complaint #11421384, filed 2021-06“The rear brake pads have grinned into the rotors causing a rusted ring around the rear rotors. During braking, harsh metal-on-metal noise can be heard in low speed braking applications. Performance-wise, noticeably longer braking distances in low speed braking applications were observed. I Have been to the dealership multiple times however, I was told this was ‘normal’ by chief service managers. Loud braking noise and weakened braking performance should not be observed after fewer than 11k miles and less than a year of ownership.”
NHTSA complaint #11486251, filed 2022-09Related recalls
- 25V513000Aug 8, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V777. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the…Covers: Ford Mustang Mach E 2021
- 24V777000Oct 18, 2024Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss…Covers: Ford Mustang Mach E 2021
Related service bulletins
- 11038621Oct 13, 2026Some 2021-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit an illuminated brake warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1013:92 stored in the anti-lock brake system (ABS)…
- 11028844Feb 12, 2026Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit a "Parking Brake Failure, Service Immediately message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and diagnostic trouble…
- 11022398Aug 27, 2025This article supersedes TSB 23-2021 to update the service procedure and labor times from M-time to AP-time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement…
- 11022396Aug 26, 2025This article supersedes TSB 22-2214 to update labor times from M-time to AP-time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit at least…
- 11020124Jun 6, 2025"Quality improvements include: - Brake pedal tuning parameters updated for an improved pedal feel -Calibration update to ensure One Pedal Drive functionality"
- 10235330Apr 17, 2023Certain 2021-2022 Model Year Mustang Mach-E Vehicles Replace the Electronic Parking Brake Harness Connector In some of the affected vehicles, the Electronic Park Brake (EPB) may…
- 10228876Dec 16, 2022Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the…
- 10222788Oct 6, 2022Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E
156 complaintsForward collision avoidance
106 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsFuel system
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsLane departure
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology