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2020-2024 Ford Escape Hybrid and Ford Maverick Hybrid recall: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 18, 2025. It covers about 87 vehicles.

vehicles affected
87
reported
Dec 18, 2025
owners notified
Feb 12, 2026
related complaints
314

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

What is wrong
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.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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 beginning January 15, 2026. This is an expansion of Recalls 24V330 (24S33) and 25V133 (25S16).

Recall number 25V881000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 314 complaints about transmission problems.

2020 Ford Escape Hybrid2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid

Questions about recall 25V881000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2024 Ford Escape Hybrid and Ford Maverick Hybrid control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)?

Yes. Recall 25V881000, reported on December 18, 2025, covers about 87 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V881000?

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 beginning January 15, 2026. This is an expansion of Recalls 24V330 (24S33) and 25V133 (25S16).

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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