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Ford Mustang Mach-E — Buyer's Guide

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Ford Mustang Mach-E overview

With 14,613 currently licensed in the UK, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is one of Britain's well-known cars.

Euro NCAP awarded the Mustang Mach-E 5 stars in 2021, with 92% adult occupant and 86% child protection scores.

Annual running costs are estimated at £2,786 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £232/month or 38p/mile.

NCAP Safety

2021

Monthly Cost

£232

est. annual total

New From

£57,830

Safety rating

Euro NCAP tested the Mustang Mach-E in 2021 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.

Adult Occupant

92%

Child Occupant

86%

Pedestrian

69%

Safety Assist

82%

Safety recalls

There are 43 known DVSA recalls affecting the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.

R/2026/173

According to Ford’s records certain Mustang vehicles may not have the remedy for Compliance Recall 21C11 installed correctly but were recorded as having received the repair successfully. Because the correct software update may not have been installed on these vehicles the underlying condition may still exist therefore these vehicles may still have the incorrect software loaded for the Lane Keeping System (LKS). On affected vehicles not having the latest Lane Keeping System (LKS) software may lead to non-compliance with the current regulations relating to Hands-On-Off (HOO) chime requirements that became effective from April 1 2021. Dealers will update the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) and the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) to the latest available software level free of charge.

Build dates: 2021-01-05 to 2021-02-11

R/2026/173

According to Ford’s records certain Mustang vehicles may not have the remedy for Compliance Recall 21C11 installed correctly but were recorded as having received the repair successfully. Because the correct software update may not have been installed on these vehicles the underlying condition may still exist therefore these vehicles may still have the incorrect software loaded for the Lane Keeping System (LKS). On affected vehicles not having the latest Lane Keeping System (LKS) software may lead to non-compliance with the current regulations relating to Hands-On-Off (HOO) chime requirements that became effective from April 1 2021. Dealers will update the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) and the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) to the latest available software level free of charge.

Build dates: 2021-02-01 to 2021-03-30

R/2026/149

On affected vehicles equipped with a Ford Performance Whipple Supercharger Upgrade Kit the updated software may not be able to detect module hardware errors leading to unintended acceleration or unintended vehicle movement increasing the risk of a crash.

Build dates: 2024-05-30 to 2024-10-01

R/2026/038

On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 20C06 may not have been delivered properly and the underlying condition may still exist. The condition may cause the Gear Shift Indication to recommend gear changes at intervals that do not meet the specification.

Build dates: 2019-08-26 to 2019-09-12

R/2025/530

Affected vehicles may experience corrosion that can weaken or detach the seatbelt anchor pretensioner cables for both front seats. A corroded pretensioner cable may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash.

Build dates: 2019-11-26 to 2021-03-16

+ 38 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.

Running costs

Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Ford Mustang Mach-E are estimated at around £2,786 per year, or £232 per month.

Fuel

£0

/year

Road Tax

£195

/year

Depreciation

£2,336

/year

MOT

£55

/year

Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.

Electric specifications

Battery

75 kWh

Range (WLTP)

273 mi

Motor

198 kW

266 bhp

Drive

RWD

Rapid charge: 38 min (10-80%) | Home charge: 10h (0-100%)

Depreciation

Starting from £57,830 new, a Ford Mustang Mach-E typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.

AgeRetainedEst. ValueLost
1 year75%£43,350−£14,480
2 years64%£36,850−£20,980
3 years56%£32,450−£25,380
4 years50%£29,200−£28,630
5 years46%£26,850−£30,980
6 years43%£25,000−£32,830
7 years41%£23,500−£34,330
8 years39%£22,300−£35,530
9 years37%£21,200−£36,630
10 years35%£20,150−£37,680

How common is the Mustang Mach-E?

There are currently 14,613 licensed and 193 SORN Mustang Mach-Es in the UK (14,806 total). This makes it a uncommon vehicle on UK roads.

Frequently asked questions

How safe is the Ford Mustang Mach-E?

Euro NCAP awarded the Mustang Mach-E 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2021. It scored 92% for adult occupant protection, 86% for child occupant protection, 69% for vulnerable road users, and 82% for safety assist features.

How much does a Ford Mustang Mach-E cost to run?

Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Mustang Mach-E are estimated at around £2,786 per year (£232/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.

Are there any recalls on the Ford Mustang Mach-E?

There are 43 known safety recalls affecting the Mustang Mach-E. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.

How much does a new Ford Mustang Mach-E cost?

A new Mustang Mach-E starts from around £57,830. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.

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