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2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Mustang Mach-E.

Engine Electric

The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E is an all-electric compact crossover built on Ford's dedicated EV platform, powered by dual electric motors delivering instant torque to all four wheels. This model year saw 113 owner complaints filed, with electrical system issues representing the most frequently reported concern, and the vehicle was subject to four safety recalls during its production cycle. The combination of a moderate complaint volume alongside multiple recall campaigns positions the 2023 model year as one requiring careful scrutiny for prospective buyers prioritizing long-term dependability.

Model year20252024202320222021

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque150.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 153R · 380 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 153R · 380 CCAOEM · verified
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.

3.6–4.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2023 GT 4x Extended Range
346–480 hpHorsepower (as tested)
428–600 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023GT 4x Extended Range Elec 88-kWh3.60 sec12.40 sec480 hpAWD
2023California Route 1 Extended Range Elec 88-kWh4.80 sec13.40 sec346 hpAWD
2024Rally Extended Range Elec 210+210-kW 88-kWh3.30 sec11.80 sec480 hpAWD
2024Rally Extended Range Elec 210+210-kW 88-kWh3.30 sec11.80 sec480 hpAWD
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.30 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
Oil TypeYN-34
Oil Capacity4.70 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance380 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 81.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 21.0 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.984; Rear: 0.354
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.002; Rear: 0.003

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.

The 20212022 federal record for the Mustang Mach-E shows a clear downward trend: complaints fell from 334 to 126, recalls dropped from 13 to 9, and TSBs declined from 318 to 216, while investigations held steady at 4 each year. For 2023 specifically, the available data points to Electrical System complaints (14) and Service Brakes complaints (12) as the most reported issue areas, followed by Power Train/Electrical System and Unknown/Other with 8 each. The 2023 file also includes 8 crash-related complaints and 1 fire complaint, though the data does not specify root causes or establish rates relative to sales volume. Because the year-by-year record stops at 2022, the 2023 model sits at the unverified end of an improving arc; the earlier decline suggests maturation, but the targeted 2023 complaint clusters still warrant close inspection during a pre-purchase check. Given the downward trajectory through 2022 and the 2023 complaint counts shown, the 2023 Mach-E appears to be a reasonably good year to buy, provided a thorough review of electrical and brake service records is completed.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
173
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
113
Owner complaints
8 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 113 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System14
Service Brakes12
Power Train,Electrical System8
Unknown Or Other8
Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System3
Structure3
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other3
Vehicle Speed Control3

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 173 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 549912026-07-08Unknown Or OtherSome 2023-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with a lithium iron/ion phosphate (LFP)…
SSM 549792026-07-01Unknown Or OtherSome 2023-2025 Mustang Mach-E and 2024-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a…
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…
ACM-26.S MachE2026-06-05Electrical SystemQuality improvements include: -Addresses a potential communication condition that may…

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Mustang Mach-E have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.