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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Mustang Mach-E.

Engine Electric

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E Electric is an all‑electric vehicle that carries the Mustang nameplate into the EV segment. Owner feedback for the model year shows 334 total complaints, with the electrical system cited as the top complaint area, and the vehicle has been subject to 13 recalls. These figures place the 2021 Mach‑E at the outset of its reliability record, indicating that early‑generation examples have experienced a notable concentration of electrical‑related issues.

Model year20252024202320222021

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tire size225/60R18/XL 104HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase107.1 in
Curb weight3706 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

3.6–6.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2021 GT Performance Edition 4x Extended Range
266–480 hpHorsepower (as tested)
317–634 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021GT Performance Edition 4x Extended Range Elec 88-kWh3.60 sec12.60 sec480 hpAWD
2021GT Performance Edition 4x Extended Range Elec 88-kWh3.70 sec12.70 sec480 hpAWD
2021GT 4x Extended Range Elec 88-kWh4.30 sec13.00 sec480 hpAWD
2021Premium 4x Extended Range Elec 88-kWh4.80 sec13.40 sec346 hpAWD
2021Premium 4x Extended Range Elec 88-kWh4.90 sec13.60 sec346 hpAWD
2021Premium 4x Extended Range Elec 88-kWh5.10 sec13.80 sec346 hpAWD
2021Premium 4x Extended Range Elec 88-kWh5.30 sec14.30 sec346 hpAWD
2021Premium Standard Range Elec 68-kWh6.00 sec14.60 sec266 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Chassis torques

Front Wheel HubUse a new Hub Nut: 81.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148.0
Rear Wheel Hub148.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.31 lbs
Oil TypeMotorcraft YN-34 compressor oil
Oil Capacity4.70 oz

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2021 the Mustang Mach‑E generated 334 federal complaints, 13 recalls and 4 investigations, with 318 total service‑bulletins, figures that exceed the 2022 totals of 126 complaints, 9 recalls and 216 service‑bulletins. The 2021 complaint profile is led by the Electrical System (51 reports) and Forward Collision Avoidance (33 reports), while crash‑related complaints numbered 13 and fire‑related complaints numbered one. Compared with the subsequent model year, 2021 sits at the high‑end of the complaint arc for this generation, indicating a relatively elevated issue level before the sharp decline seen in 2022. The data does not specify a root cause for these complaints, only that the volume and recall count are higher than in the following year. Consequently, while the 2021 model is not automatically disqualified, buyers should weigh the higher early‑year complaint rate and consider later‑year models that show reduced problem reports.

13
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
318
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
334
Owner complaints
13 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 334 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System51
Forward Collision Avoidance33
Unknown Or Other26
Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure16
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance13
Service Brakes13
Power Train12
Visibility9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 318 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-22972026-06-24Electrical SystemSome of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may…
SSM 549172026-06-11SteeringSome 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit only continuous memory diagnostic…
ECG-26.2.11.4.1 MachE2026-05-27Electrical SystemQuality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory…
TCU-26.2.11.3 MachE2026-05-19Electrical SystemQuality improvements include: - Telematics Control Unit update to enhance connected…
ECG-26.2.11.4 MachE2026-05-12Electrical SystemQuality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory…

VIN tools

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Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2021 Mustang Mach-E have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.