Ford recall: Power train
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
What could happen
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026. This is an expansion of Recalls 24V330 (24S33) and 25V133 (25S16).
Vehicles covered
- Ford Escape Hybrid 2020
- Ford Maverick Hybrid 2022–2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V881000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 18, 2025
- Owners notified
- Feb 12, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 87
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- Maker's own recall number
- 24S33
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Feb 24, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.