Ford Recalls Maverick and Escape Hybrids for Software Defect
Ford is recalling 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles because a software defect may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (software causing loss of drive power) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the NHTSA rubric.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The recall involves 87 vehicles in total. The defect is located in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software, which may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, resulting in a loss of drive power.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. This recall is an expansion of previous recalls 24V330 (24S33) and 25V133 (25S16).
Dealers will update the HPCM software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD MAVERICK HYBRID, ESCAPE HYBRID
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Hybrid Powertrain
- Affected units
- 87
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 (2)
- MAVERICK HYBRID
- ESCAPE HYBRID
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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