CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- 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.
- 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 April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles that were previously repaired under an earlier recall may have hybrid powertrain control module software that can cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral. When this happens, the vehicle can lose drive power, which increases the risk of a crash.
Authorized Ford dealers will update the hybrid powertrain control module software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 25S16. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Escape | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 202220232024 |
| Lincoln Corsair | 20212022 |