2022-2024 Ford Maverick Transmission Control Module Recall (24V330)
Ford Motor Company · 9,312 vehicles · Reported May 10, 2024
Ford Motor Company is recalling 9,312 2021-2022 Ford Escape; 2022-2024 Ford Maverick; 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. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V330 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V330000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 24S33 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 10, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Ford Escape; 2022-2024 Ford Maverick; 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair |
| Units affected | 9,312 |
| Component | Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Control Module (Tcm / Pcm / Tecm) |
| Safety risk | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick in recall 24V330?
The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2024 Maverick with recall 24V330?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the control module.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V330?
Recall 24V330 covers 9,312 vehicles: 2021-2022 Ford Escape; 2022-2024 Ford Maverick; 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair.
NHTSA lists 9,312 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Ford | Escape |
| 2022-2024 | Ford | Maverick |
| 2021-2022 | Lincoln | Corsair |
What is the fix for the Maverick transmission control module recall?
Yes. Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 24V330 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 24V330 to NHTSA on May 10, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 22, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V330000. |
| May 22, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 29 months ago. If your Maverick was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Maverick is part of recall 24V330?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V330 is open on your Maverick, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Maverick owners do about recall 24V330?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V330000 applies to your Maverick.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the control module happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Maverick owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 952 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 156 of them about the transmission.
Since recall 24V330 was reported on May 10, 2024, owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 20 of them (14%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the transmission and were received on or after May 10, 2024, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related transmission issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 952 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 156 of them involve the transmission. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Ford Escape: 348 complaints in total, 41 about the transmission
- 2022 Ford Escape: 232 complaints in total, 31 about the transmission
- 2022 Ford Maverick: 150 complaints in total, 40 about the transmission
- 2023 Ford Maverick: 81 complaints in total, 17 about the transmission
- 2024 Ford Maverick: 72 complaints in total, 18 about the transmission
- 2022 Lincoln Corsair: 35 complaints in total, 4 about the transmission
- 2021 Lincoln Corsair: 34 complaints in total, 5 about the transmission
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
23,450 miles today for an oil change. Both CV are bad. Drivers side is terrible with no parts eta. Passages is leaking grease and about to go as well per the tech. That is not the first I’ve heard of this but at 23,000 miles is insane.
2023 Ford Maverick owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11634149, filed January 5, 2025
The cv joint axles are failing. No axles on a new car or truck should EVER fail under 100k miles. Ford maverick axles are failing at under 50k miles. And mine failed at 22k miles. And Ford will only replace 1 at a time.
2023 Ford Maverick owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11645445, filed February 27, 2025
I recently reported my Ford maverick for the failure of the front right CV joint/axle at 22k miles. Well when I picked it up from Ford. They notified me that the front left is also bad. And I'm at 23k miles. These are clearly an issue that's happening everywhere.
2023 Ford Maverick owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11646623, filed March 5, 2025
Can recall 24V330 make my Maverick a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this control module recall means their Maverick qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
A transmission defect affects the core job of the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick: moving reliably. Owners often see the same symptom return after a repair, and those repeat visits are the kind of history California's lemon law looks at.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V330
Did the recall 24V330 fix work?
Since recall 24V330 was reported on May 10, 2024, owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 20 of them (14%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed May 22, 2024.
Is the 24V330000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Maverick is part of recall 24V330000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Will a transmission software update fix the problem for good?
Sometimes. Many owners report that shifting problems return after an update. If yours does, go back to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V330000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford, Lincoln. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.