Ford recalls 2022–2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid over software that can shift into neutral
Software in the hybrid powertrain control module may make the vehicle shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power that raises the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the software for free. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and refer to Ford's recall number 24S33.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford Maverick Hybrid, Escape Hybrid 2020–2024
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 87 vehicles
- Owner notification
- February 12, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 18, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V881000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 24S33
- Model years: 2020–2024
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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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