Ford Motor Company - Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power
USFord Motor Company - Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power |
| Nhtsa id | 25V881000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V881000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 43.68 |
| 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). |
| Consequence summary | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S33 |
| Potentially affected | 87 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Recalling FirmFord Motor Company
- Risk LevelPOWER TRAIN
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