2020–2024 Ford Escape Hybrid, Ford Maverick Hybrid: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 25V881000 · 87 units potentially affected · filed Dec 18, 2025
What's 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.
Why it matters
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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V881000
- Manufacturer no.
- 24S33
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Units affected
- 87
- Report received
- Dec 18, 2025
- Owner letters
- Feb 12, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Escape Hybrid 2020
- Ford Maverick Hybrid 2022, 2023, 2024