Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
87
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-18
Owners notified
2026-02-12
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
2
—
Structure: body
2
—
Visibility/wiper
2
—
Air bags
1
—
Back over prevention
1
1,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
13,000 mi
Seat belts
1
—
Service brakes, electric: software/programming
1
—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
1
46,000 mi
The 2023 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2025 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
DP260072024 Ford Maverick Hybrid Intermittent Loss of Braking
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
