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GT, 98.8 kWh battery, 487 hp (2021-present) engine: faults and reliability

Ford Mustang Mach-E: motor síncrono de imanes permanentes and baterías de 75,7 a 98,8 kWh version

With caution

The ÖAMTC includes it in the recall, and it is advisable to confirm that the contactor box was replaced.[1][2]

Years
since 2021
Power
487 hp
Faults that affect it
1
1 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
1
in our database

4 sourcesHow we work

What changes in this version

All-wheel-drive version with 358 kW (487 hp), with the same large battery as the Extended Range.[2][3]

Faults of the GT, 98.8 kWh battery, 487 hp (2021-present) engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1High severityFrequency: CommonPower electronicsHigh-voltage battery contactors overheating: loss of powerYes: the main contactors of the Mach-E's high-voltage battery can overheat with repeated rapid charging and hard acceleration, and the car may lose traction or fail to start. The 2022 software update was not enough, and in December 2023 Ford moved to replace the contactor box.

Cars fitted with the GT, 98.8 kWh battery, 487 hp (2021-present) engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

Ford

  • Ford Mustang Mach-EMustang Mach-E Standard Range · Mustang Mach-E Extended Range · Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD · Mustang Mach-E GTsince 2021[3][4]

Frequently asked questions

Is the GT, 98.8 kWh battery, 487 hp (2021-present) engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. The ÖAMTC includes it in the recall, and it is advisable to confirm that the contactor box was replaced.[1][2]

What faults does the GT, 98.8 kWh battery, 487 hp (2021-present) engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: high-voltage battery contactors overheating: loss of power (high severity).

Which cars use the GT, 98.8 kWh battery, 487 hp (2021-present) engine?

Ford Mustang Mach-E (since 2021).[3][4]

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Sources

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  1. Ford Mustang Mach-E: Probleme mit dem HochvoltschützÖAMTC · Consumer association · published 28 December 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  2. Ford Mustang Mach-E: Rückruf wegen überhitzender Hochvoltbatterieecomento.de · Motoring press · published 24 June 2022 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  3. Ford Mustang Mach-E 1. Generation: ModellvariantenADAC Autokatalog · Technical documentation · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  4. Ford Mustang Mach-E reviewDrive (antes Honest John) · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026