The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V133000·Announced 2025-02-28

Ford hybrids can shift into neutral unexpectedly losing drive power

Ford is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired under 24V-330, because hybrid powertrain software may shift the vehicle into neutral unexpectedly.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: an unexpected shift into neutral produces a total loss of drive power while the vehicle is moving.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330. About 207 units are potentially affected.

The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

NHTSA states that a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the HPCM software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall number 25S16, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, LINCOLN MAVERICK, ESCAPE, CORSAIR
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Powertrain control
Hazard
Affected units
207

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • MAVERICK
  • ESCAPE
  • CORSAIR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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