NHTSA recall 25V881000
Power Train · Ford Motor Company
December 18, 2025report date
87units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The hybrid powertrain control module (hpcm) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid, 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid, 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 25V881000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.