2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E · symptom sheet
Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power
- 29owner reports
- 15,000median miles
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Sep 18, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
89 of the 138 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 29 of those describe hybrid system.
Tick what matches of 29 reports
Hybrid system on other Mustang Mach-E years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2023.
What this problem usually is
These reports come from hybrid, plug-in and electric vehicle owners whose car put up a system warning and lost power, sometimes dropping into a reduced-power mode on the road. Others describe a car that won't charge, a high-voltage battery or inverter replacement, or a problem that turned out to be the ordinary 12-volt battery all along.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the traction battery (20 reports), the charger or port (10 reports) and the 12V battery (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
7 recalls on the electrical system cover the 2022 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
In the event of a low battery charge, the electronic door latches may remain locked once the driver or front passenger exits and shuts the door, possibly trapping someone who is unable to use the inside door release handles, such as a child in the back seat.
The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
The right-rear axle half shafts may have been manufactured improperly, allowing the half shaft stem to break under load.
The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
All 9 recalls on the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Mustang Mach-E
Collisions involving ford bluecruise. Open.
Collisions involving ford bluecruise. Closed jan 17, 2025.
High voltage battery contactor failure. Closed dec 6, 2023, led to recall 23V-687.
Pedestrian alert sounds. Closed aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V-063.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 9,500 and 25,000 miles, from the 8 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 19 service bulletins or notices for the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 25-Jun-2023, 2022-2025 E-Transit and 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may experience a high voltage battery stop charging condition when using a direct current (DC) fast charger level 3 with ...
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a condition where the high voltage battery charges slowly or does not charge while using a level 1 or level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) after an over the air (OTA) update.
2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E and 2023 e-Transit vehicles may exhibit a condition where the high voltage battery stops charging when connected to level 1 or level 2 chargers with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) ...
Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 24-Jun-2023 may exhibit a condition where the high voltage battery slow charging or does not charge while using a level 1 or level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) after an over the air (OTA) ...
15 more on the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E page.
What owners wrote
“The high voltage battery junction box has failed for the second time in 2500 miles. Car left me stranded in a Home Depot parking lot as it would no longer move.”
Filed Jun 26, 2024 · 2,500 miles
“This is the second time in 2 months that Iâve received a High Voltage Warning and Powertrain fault on my MME â22. This was suppose to have been fixed by a recall completed prior to my build date. I have been driving normal speeds on side streets when this happens.”
Filed Oct 8, 2023
“To whom it may concern, Today I washed my car for the first time. My brand new Mach-E that I purchased 2 weeks ago. While going through the car wash the charging port opened up and got soaked with soap and water. This effects the vehicle charging capability and cause an electric issue to the car.”
Filed Sep 7, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 29 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Hybrid warning on the dash? Hybrid and EV battery complaints explained
Other problems on this car
- Battery dies or the car will not start 36 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 29 reports