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2023 Ford Mustang Mach E Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
24about this part
Share
19%of 129 total for the year
Median mileage
1,317miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E, 19% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,317 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“After stopping the vehicle to run an errand, the vehicle locked up. The steering wheel would not turn. The vehicle would not shift into any gear. The vehicle was inoperable and I found myself stranded 25 miles from home. The vehicle was towed to our local Ford dealership where it has been for the past two weeks. This failure could just as occurred on the road causing a dangerous situation.”

NHTSA complaint #11701311, filed 2025-11

“We were driving my Ford Mach E when the vehicle disengaged the accelerator pedal and accelerated forward in which we had no control of. Pressing the break would cause the vehicle to accelerate faster almost causing multiple accidents at a high rate of speed. Multiple sensor malfunction even after being “ fixed “”

NHTSA complaint #11616590, filed 2024-09

“My vehicle lost power when I was accelerating onto a highway. The car would not go over 35 mph all the way home. There was no warning light until after I attempted to accelerate and was not able to. Ford is saying it’s only 2022 models, but I have a 2023.”

NHTSA complaint #11553128, filed 2023-11

“I have taken my car to the dealership is three different occasions and reported problems with the screens (they go black, even when driving), rear-view image missing, proximity sensor malfunctioning (beeps even when there are no objects or cars around) and the driving assistance system (constantly disengages and reports it, without intervention). Additionally, I've read that the recalls talks about a possible lock-out issue that could put my children well-being at risk and I'm aware of issues with the doors of the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11690661, filed 2025-09

“After backing out of the driveway, our Mach-e started accelerating without putting my foot on the accelerator. Car literally was just getting faster and faster without me doing anything. When I did press the accelerator after the stop sign to the entrance to our neighborhood, nothing happened and the car just rolled forward. Took my foot off the right pedal and it started accelerating again. Got out to the main road, had to pull over, and rode the brake back home. In short, the car accelerates without pressing the accelerator.”

NHTSA complaint #11527707, filed 2023-06

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025321%
2024919%
20232419%
20222820%
20215315%

Other parts of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E

Electrical system
53 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsForward collision avoidance
25 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsLane departure
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBack-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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology