Ford did an update recently, 6.8.0, which obscures the speedometer and moved it to far right of the IPC making it difficult to see now when driving. This is safety issue and I like to have the speed of my vehicle right in front me where it should be.
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E have filed 12 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 Mustang Mach-E | 18 |
| 2022 Mustang Mach-E (this page) | 12 |
2crashes
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners document a pattern of unintended acceleration tied to cruise control. The most common complaint is accidental engagement: the cruise button activates from light hand or thumb contact during normal steering (9 to 3 o'clock positions), especially in parking lots and drive-thrus. Owners describe the button as overly sensitive, behaving more like a touch-screen control than a mechanical button. Incidents accelerate the vehicle from under 15 mph to 70 mph without driver input, forcing emergency braking to avoid collisions—several owners report near-misses within 1–3 feet of other vehicles. Multiple owners cite 8–14 incidents over months; one forum search counted 36 different owners reporting the same issue.
Separately, owners report cruise control turning on by itself with no steering contact at all, accelerating to unsafe speeds above limits.
A second unintended acceleration pattern occurs while reversing: vehicles suddenly accelerate at low speed in parking lots and drive-thrus, sometimes resulting in crashes or curb strikes. One dealer could not diagnose or replicate the failure.
Blue Cruise autonomous driving failed for one owner when encountering striped lane markers (half white, half black stripes), causing the vehicle to veer into the passing lane while the system remained engaged.
Intermittent front camera and pre-collision assist warnings also disable cruise control; dealers initially claimed these were recalls, but Ford Lincoln and dealers later confirmed no recalls apply. One dealership performed a software update but issues persisted. A separate software update (6.8.0) repositioned the speedometer to the far right of the instrument cluster, reducing visibility of vehicle speed.
Same Ford Mustang Mach-E cruise control reports on nearby years: 2021
Failure modes owners describe
Unintended cruise control engagement—accidental steering wheel contact
Cruise control activates unexpectedly when drivers' hands contact the steering wheel during normal driving, particularly between 9 and 3 o'clock positions. The button is reported as excessively sensitive and poorly positioned, activating from light palm or thumb contact. Owners report the button behaves like a touch-sensitive control rather than a traditional button.
When: Reported across multiple incidents per owner over months to years; typically at low speeds (under 15–30 mph) in parking lots, drive-thrus, or city driving
Symptoms owners cite: Cruise control engages without driver intentional activation; Vehicle accelerates rapidly to preset speed (sometimes 70 mph from under 30 mph); Acceleration occurs from minimal steering wheel contact
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs cited. Forum users discussed possible remedies but no dealer solutions documented.
Unintended cruise control engagement—spontaneous activation without driver contact
Cruise control turns on by itself without any identifiable driver action. Vehicle accelerates to a preset or unsafe speed. Owners report instances where they are confident they did not touch the control.
When: Between 10–15 minutes into trip; no specific mileage pattern documented
Symptoms owners cite: Cruise control activates without driver input; Vehicle accelerates to unsafe speed above speed limit; Driver must manually brake and disengage cruise control
Unintended acceleration during reverse—sudden acceleration in parking areas
Vehicle suddenly and independently accelerates while owner is reversing at low speeds in parking lots. No warning lights illuminate. One incident resulted in striking a curb; another resulted in collision with vehicle in front.
When: Parking lot and drive-thru settings; 17,000 miles documented in one case
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle accelerates without pedal input while reversing; Loss of vehicle control at low speed; Sudden collision or near-collision risk
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer unable to diagnose or duplicate failure; vehicle not repaired in one documented case.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 22S29 issued but reported as ineffective by at least one owner. Manufacturer notified and case opened; contact referred to NHTSA.
Blue Cruise lane-keeping failure—system veers into adjacent lane
Blue Cruise autonomous driving system fails to maintain lane position when encountering striped lane markings (half white, half black). Vehicle drifts into passing lane without disengaging; system remains active and does not correct. System described as difficult to use and requiring more attention than hands-free driving should require.
When: Interstate highway driving on I-40 East (Raleigh to Benson, NC)
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle veers into adjacent lane unexpectedly; System does not disengage when encountering specific lane marker patterns; Requires driver intervention to prevent lane departure
Front camera fault—cruise control unavailable, soft error clearing
Front camera fault and Pre-Collision Assist warnings appear intermittently, disabling cruise control when active. Errors clear themselves after a few minutes but recur. Owners report these codes are not associated with any recall despite initial dealer claims.
When: Short time after purchase; recurring intermittently over months
Symptoms owners cite: Front Camera Fault warning; Pre-Collision Assist Not Available warning; Cruise control disabled while error is active; Door Fault Service Required warning (reported after software update)
Codes mentioned: Front Camera Fault, Pre-Collision Assist Not Available, Door Fault Service Required
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership initially claimed warranty extension covered repairs but later refused service. Subsequent dealership visit confirmed no recalls apply. Software update performed but did not resolve issues.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Ford Lincoln confirmed codes are not associated with any recall. Koons Ford confirmed issues are not covered by recalls.
Software update—speedometer repositioned, reduced visibility
Software update 6.8.0 repositioned speedometer to far right of instrument panel cluster, making speed difficult to see while driving. Owner considers this a safety issue.
When: After recent software update (version 6.8.0)
Symptoms owners cite: Speedometer moved to far right of cluster; Reduced visibility of vehicle speed during driving
Synthesized from 12 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
It's a meaningful issue. 12 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 12 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 17,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Ford/Mustang Mach-E.
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