Compare the2026 Jeep ReconVS 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Recon. But it costs extra on the Mustang Mach-E.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Recon’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

The Jeep Recon’s 360-degree camera has integrated front and rear camera washers, ensuring clear, all-weather visibility without the need for manual cleaning. In contrast, the Ford Mustang Mach-E lacks camera washers, requiring you to manually clean the cameras for optimal performance.

Both the Recon and the Mustang Mach-E have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Jeep Recon weighs 1137 to 1718 pounds more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Jeep vehicles are better in initial quality than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Jeep above average in initial quality. With 7 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is rated below average.

The Recon’s electric motors produces 378 more horsepower (650 vs. 272) and 233 lbs.-ft. more torque (620 vs. 387) than the Mustang Mach-E’s standard electric motor. The Recon’s electric motors produces 360 more horsepower (650 vs. 290) and 233 lbs.-ft. more torque (620 vs. 387) than the Mustang Mach-E ER’s standard electric motor. The Recon’s electric motors produces 325 more horsepower (650 vs. 325) and 120 lbs.-ft. more torque (620 vs. 500) than the Mustang Mach-E eAWD’s standard electric motors. The Recon’s electric motors produces 170 more horsepower (650 vs. 480) than the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance/Rally’s standard electric motors.

The Recon can travel longer on a full charge than the Mustang Mach-E eAWD (250 miles vs. 240 miles).

The Recon’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Mustang Mach-E are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the Recon has larger tires than the Mustang Mach-E (265/70R18 vs. 225/55R19). The Recon’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Mustang Mach-E (265/70R18 vs. 245/45R20).

The Recon has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Mustang Mach-E; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Recon is 2.5 inches wider in the front and 2.7 inches wider in the rear than on the Mustang Mach-E.

For greater off-road capability the Recon has a 3.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Mustang Mach-E (9.1 vs. 5.8 inches), allowing the Recon to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Recon has 10.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Mustang Mach-E (111.3 vs. 101.1).

The Recon has 3.4 inches more front headroom, 1 inch more front shoulder room, 2.4 inches more rear headroom, .4 inches more rear legroom, 1.8 inches more rear hip room and 1.7 inches more rear shoulder room than the Mustang Mach-E.

The Recon has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Mustang Mach-E with its rear seat up (30.3 vs. 29.7 cubic feet). The Recon has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Mustang Mach-E with its rear seat folded (65.9 vs. 59.7 cubic feet).

A standard locking center console keeps your small valuables safer in the Recon. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The Recon has a 3300 lbs. towing capacity. The Mustang Mach-E has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Recon uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Recon’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the Mustang Mach-E.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Recon to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

When the Recon is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Mustang Mach-E’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Recon has standard heated front seats. Heated front seats cost extra on the Mustang Mach-E. The Recon also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Mustang Mach-E.

The Recon has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Mustang Mach-E.

The Recon has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.