FORD — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-12-18

Ford Maverick Hybrid and Escape Hybrid vehicles with Hybrid Powertrain Control Module defects

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-12-18
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	ESCAPE HYBRID, MAVERICK HYBRID
Model year	2020, 2022-2024
Units affected	87
Defect	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._x000D_ A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Component	POWER TRAIN
Remedy	Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 30, 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 number	25V881000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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