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Ford Mustang Mach-E

(2021 – present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

76
%
A

Used car score:

72
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

73
%
B

Safety Rating:

81
%
A

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

69
%
B

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

76
%
A

Used car score:

72
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

73
%
B

Safety Rating:

81
%
A

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

69
%
B

Summary


The Ford Mustang Mach-E is an electric mid-sized SUV that arrived in UK dealerships in early 2021. A GT model joined the range later in the year.

First things first: it’s obviously not a traditional Mustang. It has Mustang badges everywhere (and not a single Ford badge), but it bears absolutely no relationship to the V8-powered sports cars of the last 60 years. Car enthusiasts around the world – but especially in America – howled in response to Ford taking its hallowed muscle car name and slapping it on an electric SUV, although this has died down over the last three years.

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, what’s the Mustang Mach-E actually like? Size- and price-wise, it squares up against the likes of the Volkswagen ID.4 or the Polestar 2, and it delivers a similar sort of experience.

Like any electric vehicle, it delivers immediate acceleration from a standing start or when overtaking, and it’s quiet and smooth when you’re pottering around your local roads. The handling isn’t considered to be great (which you could probably say about most Mustangs from history), but the styling has been well received by the media. Battery range isn’t best in class, but should still be plenty for most household needs.

As of August 2024, the Ford Mustang Mach-E holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 76%. As a used car, it also rates an A, with a slightly lower (but still very good) score of 72%. It rates highly for safety and its lack of any tailpipe emissions, while running costs are low and media reviews are very positive.

Mach-E highlights

  • Great straight-line performance
  • Plenty of interior space
  • Front and rear boot space
  • Modern styling, both inside and out
  • Battery range adequate for most households

Mach-E lowlights

  • Ride quality has been criticised
  • Handling not as good as some rivals
  • Sleek styling reduces rear headroom
  • You have to pay extra for a proper charging cable
  • People will keep telling you it’s not a real Mustang

Key specifications


Body style: Medium SUV/crossover
Powertrain: electric motor, battery-powered
Price: From £43,830 on-road

Launched: Spring 2021
Last updated: Autumn 2023
Next update due: TBA


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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: October 2021
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 92%
Child protection: 86%
Vulnerable road users: 69%
Safety assist: 82%

The Ford Mustang Mach-E comes with all of the safety kit you’d expect to protect you in the event of an accident and – even better – avoid one in the first place, so it comes as no surprise that Euro NCAP gave the Mustang Mach-e a five-star rating.

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

Model tested: Electric 4X4 Automatic

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: October 2021
Read the full Green NCAP review

Clean Air Index: 10 / 10
Energy Efficiency Index: 9.4 / 10
Greenhouse Gas Index: 10 / 10

Reliability rating

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No reliability rating

As of August 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Ford Mustang Mach-E to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Mustang Mach-E, we’ll publish the score here.

Running cost rating

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Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models326 milesA248 – 379 milesA – B
Electrical efficiencyAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models3.9 m/KWhC3.3 – 4.2 m/KWhB – E
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models38C33 – 42C – D
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£222B
Year 2£436A
Year 3£687A
Year 4£873A
Year 5£1,180A
Overall£3,398A

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

Electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for a petrol or diesel car) is only average, but the battery range is still more than 300 miles (up to about 380 miles on the longest-range version) on the official lab tests.

Insurance is also average, but servicing and maintenance costs are excellent across the first five years from new.

Recalls


Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Ford Mustang Mach-E

Date: June 2023
Recall number: R/2023/187
Model types: All
Build dates: 06/2022
Number of vehicles affected: 35
Defect: Certain vehicles have been produced with a mismatch of information between Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) label Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and Registration documents regarding towing.
Remedy: Affected vehicles need to have a new VIN label, exchanged Certificate of Conformity, or updated registration.

Date: June 2022
Recall number: R/2022/194
Model types: All
Build dates: 09/2020 to 05/2022
Number of vehicles affected: 6,535
Defect: It is possible that the high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
Remedy: Dealers are required to update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on all vehicles.

Date: January 2022
Recall number: R/2022/015
Model types: All
Build dates: 10/2021 to 11/2021
Number of vehicles affected: 46
Defect: The rear seat belt buckle anchorage attachments may not meet the design specification.
Remedy: Inspect and repair the seat belt anchorage points using a Helicoil repair kit.

Date: January 2022
Recall number: R/2022/014
Model types: All
Build dates: 02/2020 to 06/2021
Number of vehicles affected: 2,437
Defect: Inadequate front windshield adhesion to the vehicle body structure.
Remedy: Remove & re-install the windscreen ensuring correct adhesion. Renew windscreen if damage occurs during the repair process.

Date: December 2021
Recall number: R/2021/397
Model types: All
Build dates: 02/2020 to 06/2021
Number of vehicles affected: 1,540
Defect: Vehicles could develop wind noise & water leaks around the panoramic glass roof. Should the roof glass loosen there is a risk that the glass could become detached from the vehicle.
Remedy: Add additional urethane adhesive between the vehicle body and roof glass.

Date: June 2021
Recall number: R/2021/225
Model types: All
Build dates: 10/2020 to 06/2021
Number of vehicles affected: 1,835
Defect: Incorrect location information may be sent from the eCall system.
Remedy: A software update is required to SYNC module.

As of August 2024, there have been six DVSA vehicle safety recalls on the Ford Mustang Mach-E that cover various manufacturing issues.

Not all vehicles are affected by recalls. You can check to see if your car is included in any of the above recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Ford dealer.

If your car is affected by a recall, the vehicle must be repaired and you should not be charged for any work required. If you are buying a used Mustang Mach-E, you should insist that any outstanding recall work is completed before you take delivery of the vehicle.

Awards


Trophies, prizes and awards that the Ford Mustang Mach-E has received

2021

  • DieselCar and EcoCar Top 50 – Best Electric Large SUV
  • News UK Motoring AwardsThe Sunday Times Car of the Year
  • Top Gear Awards – Best Family Car

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If you’re looking at the Ford Mustang Mach-E, you might also be interested in these alternatives

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