CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair 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 May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The hybrid powertrain control module software in certain vehicles may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral. When this happens, the vehicle loses drive power, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the hybrid powertrain control module software at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
You can also check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup or on the manufacturer's site, and schedule the free repair at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Escape | 202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 202220232024 |
| Lincoln Corsair | 20212022 |