Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Recall 25V-133 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles

Ford Motor Company recall 25V-133 covers 207 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.

82%
Vehicles repaired169 of 207 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected2073 models
ReportedFeb 28, 2025Owners notified Apr 11, 2025
Complaints since81Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 25V133000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

The risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

82%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2025 Q22026 Q3
3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 27, 2021 to March 20, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.