Ford Mustang Mach-E#Mustang Mach-E 1400

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During development, the Mustang Mach-E was originally teased as the Ford Mach 1, but was retracted after strong public opposition, with Ford CEO Jim Farley describing the name tease as an evaluation.{{Cite web|last=Martinez|first=Michael|date=August 24, 2018|title=Ford aims to spread Mustang's DNA|url=https://www.autonews.com/article/20180827/OEM04/180829810/ford-aims-to-spread-mustang-s-dna|url-access=subscription|access-date=August 16, 2021|website=Automotive News|language=en}}

The Mach-E has buttons that open the doors, and a small door handle protruding from the front doors, instead of door handles. Smartphones, or a keypad built into the B-pillar, can be used as a key.

The interior has a wide dashboard and built-in soundbar; the dash is equipped with a vertically mounted {{cvt|15.5|in|mm|0}} touchscreen infotainment system fitted with a rotary dial. The majority of the car's systems are controlled through the screen, which uses Ford's recent SYNC 4 operating system, updatable wirelessly. There is a {{cvt|10.2|in|mm}} digital cluster for the driver, and the steering wheel has several physical buttons.{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/transportation/2019/11/17/20967565/ford-mustang-mach-e-electric-suv-specs-price-la-auto-show-2019 |title=Ford's Mustang Mach-E is an electric SUV with up to 300 miles of range |website=The Verge |last=O'Kane |first=Sean |date=November 17, 2019 |access-date=November 18, 2019}}

The Mustang Mach-E uses the Global Electrified 1 (GE1) platform, which is a heavily reworked version of the C2 platform shared with the fourth generation Focus and third generation Kuga/fourth generation Escape. It offers a traditional cargo area at the rear offering a volume of {{convert|29|cuft|liter|0|abbr=on}}, and a {{convert|4.8|cuft|liter|0|abbr=on}} waterproof trunk under the hood{{cite web |title=2021 Ford® Mustang Mach-E SUV {{!}} All-Electric & Exhilarating |url=https://www.ford.com/suvs/mach-e/2021/ |access-date=November 18, 2019 |publisher=Ford Motor Company |language=en}} and can be charged by a home AC charger or by DC fast chargers at up to 150 kW.{{Cite web |last=Martinez |first=Michael |date=August 24, 2018 |title=Ford aims to spread Mustang's DNA |url=https://www.autonews.com/article/20180827/OEM04/180829810/ford-aims-to-spread-mustang-s-dna |url-access=subscription |access-date=August 16, 2021 |website=Automotive News |language=en}}

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In the U.S., the Mustang Mach-E is available in four distinct trim levels: base Select, mid-level California Route 1 Edition, well-equipped Premium, and performance-oriented GT. A limited-production First Edition trim was also available at launch for the 2021 model year, and was based on the Premium trim. A GT Performance Package is also available for the GT trim.

The model was launched with two battery pack sizes and three power outputs. The entry-level rear-wheel drive version is offered with either a 68 kWh battery pack driving a {{convert|266|hp|kW PS|0|adj=on}} motor or an 88 kWh extended battery pack driving a {{convert|290|hp|kW PS|0|adj=on}} motor. Both battery packs have a claimed {{cvt|0|-|60|mph}} time of 6.1 seconds or less and an EPA range of around {{convert|230|and|300|mi}} respectively. Both the SR and the ER models use the same Motors the output difference is due to the power from the battery. The larger {{convert|210|kW|hp PS|0|adj=on}} motor is used in the rear of all models with the smaller {{convert|50|kW|hp PS|0|adj=on}} motor used in the front of the AWD models (Select and Premium). The GT Performance gets the same {{convert|210|kW|hp PS|0|adj=on}} motor in both front and rear.

A dual-motor all-wheel-drive version is also offered with either the same 68 kWh battery pack driving a {{convert|266|hp|kW PS|0|adj=on}} motor, or the 88 kWh extended battery pack driving a {{convert|346|hp|kW PS|0|adj=on}} motor. They have estimated EPA ranges of {{convert|211|and|270|mi}}, respectively. Testing by Edmunds Automotive indicated an actual range of {{convert|304|mi|km}} with the extended-range battery pack version; they said that "Every Tesla we've tested has failed to hit its EPA range estimate".{{cite web| url = https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-range-and-consumption-epa-vs-edmunds.html| url-status = live|orig-date=Original date February 9, 2021|date=April 26, 2023|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210210175002/https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-range-and-consumption-epa-vs-edmunds.html| archive-date = February 10, 2021| title =Electric Car Range and Consumption (table)|publisher=Edmunds Automotive|first=Jonathan|last=Elfalan}} Car and Driver achieved a {{cvt|0|-|60|mph}} time of 5.1 seconds with the extended-range model.{{cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a34968692/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-drive/|title=Tested: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Lives up to the Hype, If Not the Name|first=Annie|last=White|publisher=Car and Driver|date=February 1, 2021|access-date=February 4, 2021}}

An all-wheel-drive GT trim is offered with the 88 kWh pack, producing {{convert|480|hp|kW PS|0}}, a targeted {{cvt|0|-|60|mph}} time of 3.8 seconds, and a targeted driving range of {{convert|250|mi}}. Edmunds's testing found that the Mach-E GT's peak acceleration is curtailed after 5 seconds of hard acceleration; Ford confirmed this.{{Cite web|last=ZumMallen|first=Ryan|date=November 15, 2021|title=Ford Mustang Mach-E GT vs. Tesla Model Y Performance: The Mustang Has a Power Problem|url=https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/mustang-mach-e-gt-vs-tesla-model-y-performance-power-problem.html|access-date=November 16, 2021|website=Edmunds|language=en-us}} The GT trim's Unbridled Extend Mode attempts to ameliorate this limitation by increasing cooling and limiting peak motor output.{{Cite web|last=Wasef|first=Basem|date=October 11, 2021|title=2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT First Drive: A Beloved Badge Goes Electric|url=https://www.forbes.com/wheels/news/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-gt-first-drive/|access-date=November 16, 2021|website=Forbes Wheels|language=en-US}}

The Mach-E GT Performance Edition was revealed on December 2, 2020. It is equipped with 20" alloy wheels with Pirelli tires, red Brembo calipers, and black accents on the bodywork. It is equipped with a {{convert|480|hp|kW PS|0|adj=on}} motor that can generate {{cvt|634|lbft|Nm|0}} of torque, and has a range of {{convert|235|mi}}.

In May 2023, Ford announced integration of the North American Charging System (NACS) DC fast charging system into their electric vehicles. New built Ford electrics after 2024 will have native NACS charge ports on the vehicle. Existing Ford electric models will be able to connect to the NACS system and its chargers by use of an adapter. Both will thus have access to the extensive NACS charging network with more than 12,000 chargers worldwide.{{ cite news |title=Ford EVs will get access to Tesla's Supercharger network in 2024 |url=https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/05/ford-evs-will-get-access-to-teslas-supercharger-network-in-2024/ |work=Ars Technica |date=25 May 2023 |access-date=26 May 2023}}

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The Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 is a test-bed prototype, first tested by Vaughn Gittin Jr., developed in over 10,000 hours of collaboration between RTR Vehicles and Ford Performance. It is made mostly from composite fiber, saving more weight over carbon fiber. Based on the performance figures of the upcoming Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, the power of the Mach-E 1400 has been increased to {{cvt|1400|hp|kW PS|0}} and over {{cvt|3118|Nm|0|disp=flip}} of torque, powered by a total of 7 electric motors from a 56.8 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt alloy battery, for high performance and discharge rate, cooled by a di-electric coolant. The power of each electric motor can be adjusted individually within very small margins, and could allow for switching between all-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and front-wheel drive.

The aerodynamics of the prototype allow it to get up to {{cvt|2600|lbf|kN}} of downforce. Regenerative braking is achieved through an electric booster system, accompanied by ABS and stability control to optimize the braking system. The electric prototype also contains Brembo brakes like the Ford Mustang GT4 racecar. The public debut occurred at the 2020 NHRA U.S. Nationals.{{Cite web|title=All-Electric Mustang Mach-E 1400 Prototype by Ford Performance and RTR Takes Racing, Drifting to New Levels {{!}} Ford Media Center|url=https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2020/07/21/all-electric-mustang-mach-e-1400-prototype.html|access-date=September 3, 2020|website=media.ford.com}}

In December 2021, New York City announced it was buying 184 Mustang Mach-E SUVs as emergency vehicles. During 2022 these vehicles would replace gasoline-powered cars already in use. This model could accelerate from {{cvt|0 to 60|mph}} in 3.8 seconds and had a range of {{convert|270|mi|km}}.{{cite news|url=https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/12/30/ford-mustang-mach-e-gts-new-york-city-fllet/9049168002/|title=New York City just spent $11.5M on 184 Mustang Mach-E GT SUVs|last=Howard|first=Phoebe Wall|work=Detroit Free Press|date=December 20, 2021|access-date=May 15, 2022}}

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At the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2023, Ford unveiled the Rally concept car, which will be put in production.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/07/2024-ford-mustang-mach-e-rally-is-coming-to-your-favorite-dirt-road-this-fall/|title=2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Is Coming To Your Favorite Dirt Road This Fall|first=Chris|last=Chilton|date=July 14, 2023|website=Carscoops}} In September 2023, Ford introduced the production version of the Mustang Mach-E Rally, which has an electric motor on each axle with a total of {{cvt|358|kW|hp}}.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/09/2024-ford-mustang-mach-e-rally-debuts-with-spiced-up-looks-and-tweaked-suspension/|title=New Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Is A $65,000 Off-Roader That Just Landed In Detroit|first=Thanos|last=Pappas|date=September 13, 2023|website=Carscoops}}

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Ford hired British actor Idris Elba (who once worked for Ford of Britain along with his father) to star in several teaser commercials for the car and host the Mustang Mach-E's official debut on November 17, 2019.{{cite web |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/380346/ford-idris-elba-mustang-ev/ |title=Ford Hires Idris Elba To Help Launch Mustang-Inspired EV Crossover |first=Christopher |last=Smith |website=Motorsport Network |date=November 4, 2019 |access-date=November 18, 2019}}{{cite magazine |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29685118/ford-idris-elba-electric-crossover/ |title=Ford and Idris Elba Partnering to Promote New Mustang-Inspired Electric Crossover |first=Connor |last=Hoffman |magazine=Car and Driver |date=November 4, 2019 |access-date=November 18, 2019}}

On July 9, 2021, Paul Clifton, Kevin Booker, and Fergal McGrath set a Guinness World Record by driving from John O'Groats to Land's End. They covered the {{convert|840|mile|km}} route with three charges. Later, a team consisting of Booker, McGrath, and Adam Wood beat this record with one charge stop of 43 minutes 13 seconds, gaining an additional two Guinness World Records.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-57777588.amp |title=John O'Groats to Land's End electric car journey confirmed as record |first=Paul |last=Clifton |publisher=BBC |date=July 9, 2021 |access-date=October 14, 2021}}

Unlike the internal combustion engine (ICE) Mustang models, the Mach-E is assembled at Cuautitlán Assembly in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. According to former Ford CEO Jim Hackett, assembling the vehicle in Mexico allows Ford to make a profit from the first vehicle, unlike other electric vehicles, adding that as Ford develops factory capacity for electric vehicle production in the United States, some production may be moved there.

In February 2021, Ford announced the vehicle would be produced in China by the Changan Ford joint venture for the Chinese domestic market in order to penetrate the nation's electric vehicle market.{{cite web |url=https://business.financialpost.com/transportation/autos/ford-unveils-electric-mustang-suv-to-challenge-tesla-dominance |title=Ford bets Mustang Mach-E will be the electric that actually makes a profit |website=financialpost.com |publisher=Postmedia |date=November 18, 2019 |first=Keith |last=Naughton |agency=Bloomberg News}}

In April 2022, Ford stopped accepting new orders for the 2022 model year Mustang Mach-E due to its popularity.

In June 2022, the CFO of Ford Motor announced that the profitability of the Mustang Mach-E has been wiped out due to increases in the cost of raw materials.{{cite news |last=Wayland |first=Michael|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/22/electric-vehicle-raw-material-costs-doubled-during-pandemic.html |title=Raw material costs for electric vehicles have doubled during the pandemic |publisher=CNBC |date=June 22, 2022 |accessdate=June 22, 2022 }}

In May 2022, Ford initiated a select recall for 2021 Mach-E AWD models over "an issue with unintended acceleration, deceleration, and/or a loss of power" resulting from functional safety software failing to detect a software error during operation leading to unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power.{{Cite web |last=Foote |first=Brett |date=May 20, 2022 |title=2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Recalled Over Unintended Acceleration Issue |url=https://fordauthority.com/2022/05/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-recalled-over-unintended-acceleration-issue/ |access-date=May 22, 2022 |website=fordauthority}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.fordfaults.com/mustang-mach-e/|title=Ford Mustang Mach-E Common Problems|website=www.fordfaults.com|access-date=2024-08-15}}

The 2021 Mustang Mach-E top trim was awarded the "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.{{Cite web|url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/ford/mustang-mach-e-4-door-suv/2021|title=2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E 4-door SUV|website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety}}

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation after a crash where advanced driver assistance system was in use.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/19/business/nhtsa-ntsb-probes-ford-fatal-crash-driver-assist/index.html|title=Safety regulators probe Ford driver assist features after fatal crash | CNN Business|date=March 19, 2024|website=CNN}}{{Euro NCAP|year=2021|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/ford/mustang+mach-e/43812|reference_name=Ford Mustang Mach-E 2021 Results|overall_stars=5|adult_points=35.2|description=Ford Mustang Mach-E, Titanium (LHD)|adult_percent=92|child_points=42.5|child_percent=86|pedestrian_points=37.3|pedestrian_percent=69|safety_percent=82|safety_points=13.2}}

In 2021, the Mustang Mach-E won Car and Driver{{'}}s first "EV of the Year" award. It was up against ten other vehicles including three Tesla models, Audi e-tron, Volvo XC40 Recharge, and Porsche Taycan.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a36877450/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-ev-of-the-year/ |title=Presenting Car and Driver's 2021 EV of the Year |first=Eric |last=Tingwall |magazine=Car and Driver |date=July 7, 2021 |access-date=October 14, 2021}} All vehicles were tested on how far they could travel at {{Convert|70.|mph|km/h}}, performance tests, subjective feel tests on public roads and finally a {{Convert|1000|mi|km}} road trip from Michigan to Virginia and back. The magazine stated that: "The Mach-E has the driving dynamics and design to push new buyers past mere acceptance of EVs to excitement." They also made note of the premium materials and build quality in their scoring.{{cite news |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/07/success/car-and-driver-ev-of-the-year-ford-mustang-mach-e/index.html |title=Ford Mustang Mach-E wins Car and Driver EV of the Year award |first=Peter |last=Valdes-Dapena |publisher=CNN |date=July 7, 2021 |access-date=October 14, 2021}}

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