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2023 Ford Mustang Mach E Brakes Problems

Complaints
24about this part
Share
19%of 129 total for the year
Median mileage
11,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the brakes of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E, 19% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“On Saturday July 15, 2023 my family and I were in the car going grocery shopping. By time I reached the grocery store a warning came up on the screen that stated brake fluid low. When I arrived home I did not have any brakes. The vehicle was towed the dealer where it was purchased. I was told that the brake caliper were faulty and their is only one mechanic that is allowed to work on electric vehicles.”

NHTSA complaint #11533998, filed 2023-07

“Electronic parking brake failure after Massachusetts snow storms and salt. Car is currently at dealership so yes it’s available for inspection at Sentry Ford Medford MA. Yes it’s been reproduced. I was lucky it did not fail engaged so I was able to drive it. Early production 2023 but ford did not recall this model year. Same problem as csp 22p31. Ford currently is not covering this repair even just 500 miles over factory warranty even though all model years around it have the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11719496, filed 2026-02

“I’m writing this message out of frustration, exhaustion, and genuine concern for public safety. Over the past months, I’ve been renting and driving multiple cars from different brands and models — Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, and now a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E — and all of them show the same dangerous behavior: •sudden phantom braking for no reason, •traction control malfunctioning, throwing the car from side to side, •unstable handling, especially on highways or during light rain. …”

NHTSA complaint #11694831, filed 2025-10

“While driving the 2023 Ford MachE in 1 Peddle mode Friday 12 July 2024. I had to suddenly brake due to a car cutting of the car in front of me to make an illegal turn. I applied the brakes (HARD) and my car came to a complete stop. Just as I was breathing a sigh of relief, and waiting for the still parked car in front of me to move. On I released my foot of the brake (the car should have held in place). However, warning lights sensors started beeping going crazy as the car lunged forward. It caused me to hit the car in front of me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11602754, filed 2024-07

“Brakes: The brakes grab hard when coming to a stop and cause a slight jerk. I have reported this issue to the original dealership of purchase; Angela Krause Ford in Alpharetta, GA. It’s been two weeks since I purchased this vehicle brand new and I still have not been able to get it in for repair. Charge Port Door: The charge port door cover came off while I was trying to close it and the clip part that connects the door to the car and locks came off (very cheaply made and other Mach E owners have suffered this same thing shortly after purchase). …”

NHTSA complaint #11581859, filed 2024-04

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025429%
2024817%
20232419%
20221612%
2021329%

Other parts of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E

Electrical system
53 complaints
Other or unknown
27 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
25 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
24 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Lane departure
9 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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