NHTSA Complaint #11437242 — 2021 FORD MUSTANG MACH E

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11437242
Vehicle 2021 FORD MUSTANG MACH E
Component UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State IL

Consumer Description

The issue I'm describing is an inherent design flaw. This has not been discussed with third parties. The shift knob on this vehicle is a rotary knob with a configuration of PRND. The knob does not have positive stops in any direction and is only interlocked from moving out of park when the vehicle is not on. What this means: To enter reverse from park: Turn knob one stop clockwise. To enter reverse from drive: Turn knob two stops counterclockwise. Forget you are in drive: Turn knob one stop clockwise and drive forward into the nearest object. There is nothing to stop you from doing this. I have owned the car for 6 months and have had several incidents where muscle memory has led me to nearly drive forward into a wall or other cars while parking.

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