2022 Ford Mustang - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2022 Ford Mustang belongs to a Ford Mustang lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 31 model years, from 1981 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Mustang entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic (s10). The 2022 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1981) and later (2026) Mustang model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 4 brake fluid, Motorcraft Gold battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 15 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 100 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around fuel system, gasoline (5), electrical system (4), steering (3). A representative report reads: "Vehicle still does not have a remedy after nearly a year preventing use." There are 9 safety recalls on record; one covers: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $2,450.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $2,450 |
| Tire size | 245/40R18 |
| Coolant | Motorcraft Gold |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 9 |
| Technical service bulletins | 110 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.