Ford Delays Mustang Mach-E Orders For 'Quality Checks'

Ford has delayed several hundred deliveries of the electric crossover by up to a month for what it called “additional quality checks,” according to Electrek.

Recall that Ford technically started Mustang Mach-E deliveries in December, but some drivers will have to wait considerably longer.

The automaker didn’t elaborate on what issues might have prompted the checks, but said it wanted to be sure the EV met the quality levels buyers “expect and deserve.”

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The move comes just weeks after Ford EV lead Darren Palmer blasted quality issues at Tesla. The company vows that the Mustang Mach-E would avoid basic production and manufacturing issues that have plagued Tesla EVs, like loose bumpers and stuck door handles. 

Some EVs across the industry have had general reliability problems, including electrical failures.

However, this won’t guarantee that every Mach-E will be well-built. It’s evident that Ford wants to make a good first impression, though. A successful debut for the first batch could not only ensure healthy sales, but lure would-be buyers of rival EVs worried their ride may spend more time in the shop than on the road.