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2020–2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid, Escape Hybrid recall: Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 25V-881 · December 18, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
25V881000
Reported
December 18, 2025
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Part
Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Vehicles affected
About 87

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.

Safety risk

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).

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Ford Escape Hybrid (2020); Ford Maverick Hybrid (2022, 2023, 2024). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

What is 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).

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