DecodedCarsFord Mustang Mach-E
6 model years from 2021 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2021–2026
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Station Wagons
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 320 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 22 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2021 (351)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 8,142 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Mustang Mach-E in brief
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 186 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,588 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 320 miles and takes about 7.7 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has 6 model years in our data, from 2021 to 2026, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Station Wagons.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (310), power train (117), unknown or other (114).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2021 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (13); all years together count 22 campaigns and 682 owner complaints.
How the 2021 Mustang Mach-E compares
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is a small station wagon powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 186 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,588 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
About the Ford Mustang Mach-E
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Ford. Introduced on November 17, 2019, it went on sale in December 2020 as a 2021 model. The Mach-E is part of the Mustang series, with its name inspired by the Mach 1 variant of the first-generation Mustang. The car won the 2021 North American SUV of the Year Award.
From the Wikipedia article "Ford Mustang Mach-E", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Mustang Mach-E pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 320 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Mustang Mach-E
48 owner complaints · 5 recalls · 3 crash reports
Year to avoid2021 Mustang Mach-E
351 owner complaints · 13 recalls · 1 fire report · 15 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 4 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Electric | 320 mi | 185.8 in | 4,588 lb | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | Electric | 320 mi | 185.8 in | 4,588 lb | Not rated | 7 | 14 |
| 2024 | Electric | 320 mi | 185.8 in | 4,588 lb | Not rated | 5 | 48 |
| 2023 | Electric | 312 mi | 185.8 in | 4,588 lb | Not rated | 6 | 129 |
| 2022 | Electric | 314 mi | 185.8 in | 4,588 lb | Not rated | 9 | 139 |
| 2021 | Electric | 305 mi | 185.8 in | 4,588 lb | Not rated | 13 | 351 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Mustang Mach-E
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 35 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →