2022–2024 Ford Maverick: Sudden loss of drive / limp mode (hybrid HPCM software recalls)
Likely causes, ranked
- Faulty HPCM/HTIPM software calibration$0–$0Shop
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Symptom: A wrench light, warning messages, an unexpected shift to neutral while moving, then Park when you stop, and limited power after you shift back to Drive.
Likely causes
- Faulty HPCM/HTIPM software calibration. Ford updates the powertrain control software.
DIY or shop?
Dealer. Recall repairs are free.
Useful steps
- Check your VIN for 24V330 (Ford 24S33) and 25V133 (Ford 25S16).
- If you lose drive power, get somewhere safe and have it towed if it will not move normally.
Vehicle focus: 2022–2024 Ford Maverick.
Safety / mechanic note
A sudden loss of motive power increases crash risk. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.
Related trouble codes
Recalls & service bulletins
Recalls
- 24V330000 2022–2024 Maverick Hybrid (and listed Escape/Corsair hybrids): Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software can force the vehicle into neutral while driving. It may then shift to Park as it stops, and returning to Drive can put it in limp-home mode limited to about 30 mph. Dealers update the PCM/HPCM software. Details
- 25V133000 Follow-up for certain Maverick/Escape/Corsair hybrids where the 24V330 remedy may not have been installed correctly even though records showed it complete. Dealers update the PCM software again. Details
NHTSA complaints: 166 keyword-matched complaints for Ford MAVERICK 2022–2024 (of 486 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-16).
Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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