The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, 2026 F-150, and F-750 SD vehicles. The analog cluster's tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays."
The risk
A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed in October 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C46. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 7, 2026.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-653 (26V653000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 26C46 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
| Report date | October 6, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 102,159 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2026 Ford F-150
- 2025 Ford F-250 SD
- 2026 Ford F-250 SD
- 2025 Ford F-350 SD
- 2026 Ford F-350 SD
- 2025 Ford F-450 SD
- 2026 Ford F-450 SD
- 2025 Ford F-550 SD
- 2026 Ford F-550 SD
- 2025 Ford F-600 SD
- 2026 Ford F-600 SD
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the electrical system
- 2026 Ford F-150 electrical problems 2
- 2025 Ford F-250 SD electrical problems 2
- 2026 Ford F-250 SD electrical problems 4
- 2025 Ford F-350 SD electrical problems 4
- 2026 Ford F-350 SD electrical problems 4
- 2026 Ford F-450 SD electrical problems 1
- 2026 Ford F-550 SD electrical problems 1
- 2026 Ford F-600 SD electrical problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-653 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed in October 26, 2026.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 102,159 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.