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SteeringPart report

2022 Ford Mustang Mach E Steering Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
5%of 139 total for the year
Median mileage
19,550miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E, 5% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,550 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Waiting for traffic to move in a busy street. Lights went up pedestrian sounder fault stop safely now and the vehicle wouldnt move. I was panicking my life is in danger im stuck between opposite traffic. So I put on the hazard lights and call two tow trucks and called 911. Next day high voltage warning and powertrain malfunction lights went up service now. I setup first available service which is in one week. Called ford said its okay to drive while waiting for the service. …”

NHTSA complaint #11560228, filed 2023-12

“On November 15, 2024, my Ford Mustang Mach-E was involved in a rear-end collision on Interstate 270 near Clarksburg, Maryland. I was struck at high speed by a box truck, which pushed my vehicle forward into the van in front of me. The rear of the vehicle sustained significant damage, including the complete shattering of the rear window. During the impact, the steering wheel detached from the steering column and came off entirely in my hands. This occurred without the airbag deploying in the steering wheel area. The separation exposed the internal column components and wiring. …”

NHTSA complaint #11703028, filed 2025-12

“Power steering went out including 10+ error / fault codes displaying on the dash on the vehicle after planned having vehicle towed but was back to normal after a restart. Exiting the parking lot at a low speed power steering failed again resulting in a low speed crash. After having it towed to dealership they reviewed software on the vehicle seeing vehicle has has fault codes and module errors for 3+ months on their Ford telemetries cloud system showing module and system errors every other day. Dealership asked if I ever got notice via vehicle or app about these errors which I never received. …”

NHTSA complaint #11489576, filed 2022-10

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that while having the Blue Cruise system activated at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly drifted to the right. The contact was able to straighten out the vehicle however, the vehicle drifted to the left and then to the right again. After a while, the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle by manually operating the steering wheel instead of using the Blue Cruise system to control the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11585811, filed 2024-04, 30,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mach-E. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH the steering and braking systems suddenly malfunctioned causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The driver was unable to steer the vehicle and when pressing the brake pedal the vehicle did not stop. The driver lost control of the vehicle drove off the road and down a ravine and crashed into a concrete embankment. During the crash neither front air bags deployed. The front passenger sustained a fractured sternum and was transported from the scene to the hospital. …”

NHTSA complaint #11563586, filed 2024-01, 9,100 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202436%
202375%
202275%
2021154%

Other parts of the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E

Electrical system
77 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
21 complaints
Fuel system
21 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Lane departure
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 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.

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