Used 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Consumer Reviews
two years of trouble-free driving.
I was replacing a car I truly loved. No one makes a fast manual station wagon anymore, at least not in my price range. I shopped manuals until I decided that if I had to give up the third pedal, I'd at least move into the 21st century while still being able to carry two full hockey bags. One foot driving on the Mach-e is just as rewarding as the clutch and with the aggressive regen setup, it is easy to bleed speed to set up the next corner. While I have the *slowest* of all Mach-e models, it is by far quicker than my 5.5 second 0-60 MPH Saab because torque arrives immediately at all speeds. Ford prevents max acceleration for longer than 5 seconds to preserve battery life so the standard 0-60 benchmark time is slower but in every day use is faster. I thought I'd keep driving my Saab because I enjoyed it so much, but it has been parked for months with a battery charger hooked up while the Mach-e flies around anything that isn't an EV up the long steep hill on the interstate on the way to my house. Sandy Monro (if you're looking for an EV, you should be watching his youtube channel) likes the Mach-e 2nd best behind the Tesla Model Y which is really good for a 1st gen product. I steered clear of the Tesla way of doing things because first principles car-focused design leaves out the consumer when it comes to autobody repair or maintenance. Tesla owners sign up to Beta test their products for free and that isn't for me either. I'd be livid if Ford disconnected/disabled the radar sensor that I paid for like Tesla has done. I've had no issues with the car except an update knocked a parking sensor offline but I'll have that fixed during regular service because it only affects the 3D view of the car. I've driven it on road trips and far up Forest service roads too without issue. My July, 2023 observation is that my trips up to ~450 miles per day are identical one-stop trips in an EV as they are in ICE. Update: I had my first expense after two years of driving. A $15 service to rotate and check tire wear, fluids, and cabin filter (dealer service). I enjoy driving this so much, I'd rather road trip with it than the ICE car I kept as a backup. I've gone 500 miles one-way to Western Montana without issue travelling through rural Eastern Washington State and Rural Idaho to get there. The charging network was good. I had two charging stops that I would not otherwise have taken and two stops that were prolonged for additional charging which in total added about three hours to a weeklong trip. I've also calculated my real world charging using my electricity bill before/after EV: at $.09/kW, it costs $14.00 to charge for 500 miles. I've spent ~$500 charging at home at ~$300 charging about 20 times on the public charging network with 98% of all charging done at home over two years and 20,000 miles (or annually $400 per year or $0.02/mile).
Wow-wow-wow with one minus
Overall, love this car! Acceleration is insane and some of the attention to detail is awesome (e.g., odometer says “Ground Speed” and at night a mustang is projected on the sidewalk). It looks great and is comfortable. The only negative is that the paint is inferior. Every little asphalt particle that hits your car on a highway, leaves a little microchip. As I mainly drive highways, I have over a hundred little chips in the front of my car after driving it for 7 months. A little surprising that Ford developed such a great car but skimped on the paint quality.
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Great car, this Mustang Mach e
I had a Tesla Model Y that I ordered and waited 6 months for delivery. Sadly it was destroyed within 3 months due to a traffic collision. It was a great car too and I loved it, but in hindsight I have to say I like the Ford better. The Mustang has all of the capabilities of the Tesla but it is roomier inside and rides more smoothly on the road.
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Disappointed with Dealer and Engineering Support
My 2023 Ford Mach-E GT (only 7,100 miles) has been at the dealer for nearly four weeks due to a persistent charging fault error. Despite the time passed, neither the dealership nor Ford's engineering support has been able to resolve the issue or provide a clear timeline. It's incredibly frustrating to own a nearly new EV and be without it for this long with no resolution in sight. This experience has shaken my confidence in both the vehicle and Ford’s ability to support its customers.
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A Solid Choice!
Coming from a Camaro SS 1LE I have very positive first impressions for the Mach-E GT Performance Edition (GTPE). The ride, handling, and power does not disappoint whatsoever. The build quality exceeds expectations and Ford really flexes it know-how against Tesla here. Maybe the only thing I wish better is the audio system as it has little bass. The camera quality is decent but could be better too. I find the infotainment system to be acceptable; they did a good job there! Ford absolutely knocked it out of the park with the looks here. Cargo space is decent and good room for folks in the back seats. Android Auto works perfectly with my Samsung GS24U. Oh, and it's fast!! To summarize this is a great EV and as with all please consider your charging strategy prior to buying one. Having a LVL2 charger at home really sweetens the experience! The GTPE is a sports cross-over where power is prioritized over range. If a sports car is what you want do not hesitate at all!! I think folks forget that the Mustang Mach-E is a sporty offering from Ford.
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