Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Recall 25V-881 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-881 covers 87 Ford vehicles for a automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 66% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V881000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
66%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 6, 2019 to April 4, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.