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2021 Ford Mustang Mach E Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 351 total for the year
Median mileage
57,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E, 1% of the 351 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2021 Mustang Mach-E. The contact attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that there was no power to the vehicle. The following day, the contact attempted to enter the vehicle and was locked out. The contact was unable to open any of the doors. The contact was able to raise the hood and the trunk. The contact was unable to jumpstart the vehicle, but heard a clicking sound when the jumper cables were connected. The contact observed a spark from the negative terminal. …”

NHTSA complaint #11682938, filed 2025-08, 65,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V404000 (Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that his wife parked and turned off the vehicle; however, while attempting to exit the vehicle, his wife was locked inside the vehicle. The contact quickly searched for how to unlock the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11681322, filed 2025-08, 50,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024510%
202332%
202232%
202121%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E

Electrical system
155 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
106 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
53 complaints
Other or unknown
50 complaints
Fuel system
49 complaints
Vehicle speed control
37 complaints
Brakes
32 complaints
Lane departure
31 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaints
Engine
17 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
8 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 30, 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