COMPARISON · THE SHOWDOWN
OPEN LABOR PROJECT
VEHICLE A
▼
Ford
Mustang Mach-E
Standard Range Single Motor RWD
VS
VEHICLE B
▼
Ford
Mustang Mach-E
Extended Range Dual Motor AWD
Real labor data. Real maintenance costs. Real recall counts. No subscription, no paywall — free for every wrench-turner.
01
Specifications
Year
2026
2026
Engine
Standard Range Single Motor RWD
Extended Range Dual Motor AWD
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
Transmission
automatic
automatic
Fuel
ev
ev
04
Cost of Ownership
★ WINNER
5-Year Maintenance
$3,620
0.06 $/mi
5-Year Maintenance
$3,620
0.06 $/mi
Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.
05
Maintenance Breakdown
Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.
Front brake pads
1.2 hrs$520 / 5yr
1.2 hrs$520 / 5yr
Rear brake pads
1.2 hrs$500 / 5yr
1.2 hrs$500 / 5yr
Tire rotation
0.4 hrs$480 / 5yr
0.4 hrs$480 / 5yr
Differential fluid
1.0 hrs$380 / 5yr
1.0 hrs$380 / 5yr
Wiper blades
0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr
0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr
Brake fluid flush
0.8 hrs$270 / 5yr
0.8 hrs$270 / 5yr
12V battery
0.4 hrs$260 / 5yr
0.4 hrs$260 / 5yr
Cabin air filter
0.3 hrs$210 / 5yr
0.3 hrs$210 / 5yr
06
Active Recalls
Open NHTSA Recalls
0
CLEAR
Open NHTSA Recalls
0
CLEAR
✓ Both vehicles are completely clear of open safety recalls.
07
Fluid Capacities
Ford Mustang Mach-E
brake0.75 qt · FMVSS 116 DOT 4
coolant14.00 qt · WSS-M97B44-D2
power_steering · none — electric power steering
transmission_auto6.50 qt · MERCON ULV
washer4.50 qt · Windshield washer fluid concentrate or premix
Ford Mustang Mach-E
brake0.95 qt · FMVSS 116 DOT 4, WSS-M6C65-A2
coolant11.20 qt · WSS-M97B44-D2
power_steering · none — electric power steering
transmission_auto8.60 qt · MERCON ULV
washer4.20 qt · Windshield washer fluid concentrate or premix
08
The Verdict
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Across cost of ownership and recall count, neither vehicle pulls decisively ahead. Pick on personal preference — drivetrain, transmission feel, brand loyalty, or the engine that puts a smile on your face.
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Labor times, torque specs, fluid capacities, DTC codes, repair procedures, recalls, common platform problems.