United StatesCertain 2022–2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles are affected; involved VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026 and Ford’s recall number is 24S33. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power and increasing crash risk; dealers will update the HPCM software free of charge and owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026 (Ford customer service: 1-866-436-7332).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V881000; Manufacturer campaign 24S33
The hazard
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
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).
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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