--- title: "FORD F-150 recall: Erratic speedometer and tachometer readings" description: Affected Ford trucks may have analog gauges that stick or move erratically and provide inaccurate readings; the instrument cluster module will be replaced without charge. author: RecallWire Safety Desk published: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z updated: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z editorial_status: reviewed canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v653000/ sources_checked: 2026-10-20T16:50:42.242Z article_type: recall manufacturer: FORD manufacturers: - FORD models: - F-150 - F-250 SD - F-350 SD - F-450 SD - F-550 SD - F-600 SD - F-750 SD vehicles: - manufacturer: FORD model: F-150 years: - 2026 - manufacturer: FORD model: F-250 SD years: - 2026 - 2025 - manufacturer: FORD model: F-350 SD years: - 2026 - 2025 - manufacturer: FORD model: F-450 SD years: - 2026 - 2025 - manufacturer: FORD model: F-550 SD years: - 2026 - 2025 - manufacturer: FORD model: F-600 SD years: - 2026 - 2025 - manufacturer: FORD model: F-750 SD years: - 2026 campaigns: - 26V653000 campaign: 26V653000 affected: 102159 source_agency: NHTSA --- # FORD F-150 recall: Erratic speedometer and tachometer readings ## Summary Affected Ford trucks may have analog gauges that stick or move erratically and provide inaccurate readings; the instrument cluster module will be replaced without charge. ## At a glance - Manufacturer: FORD - Vehicle: F-150 - NHTSA campaigns: 26V653000 - Potentially affected: 102,159 > Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). Owners of affected Ford trucks should pay attention to a problem that can leave key analog gauge readings inaccurate. An inaccurate speed display can increase crash risk. ## What the official recall record says ### FORD: F-150, F-250 SD, F-350 SD and other models The analog instrument cluster can leave the tachometer or speedometer stuck or moving erratically, which can give the driver inaccurate readings. Because the speedometer may not show the vehicle’s actual speed, the stated consequence is an increased crash risk. The listed correction is replacement of the instrument cluster module at no charge. **Owner information from the official record** - **Repair and availability:** Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules, free of charge. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. - **Owner notices:** Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed in October 26, 2026. - **VIN lookup timing:** Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 7, 2026. - **Manufacturer contact:** Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. - **Manufacturer recall reference:** 26C46 **Official record** - **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V653000 - **Vehicles listed:** FORD F-150 (2026); FORD F-250 SD (2026, 2025); FORD F-350 SD (2026, 2025); FORD F-450 SD (2026, 2025); FORD F-550 SD (2026, 2025); FORD F-600 SD (2026, 2025); FORD F-750 SD (2026) - **Potentially affected:** 102,159 - **Components:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL - **Report received:** October 6, 2026 - **Owner notification:** 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. - **Defect:** 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." - **Safety consequence:** A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash. - **Remedy:** 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. ## What owners should do next Review the campaign details and contact Ford or an authorized dealer regarding the listed repair. A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance. ## Related RecallWire reporting - [Weekly vehicle safety actions: suspension, steering, camera and fuel-system concerns](/articles/weekly-recall-briefing-2026-10-16/) - [Steering, camera, suspension and fuel-system safety campaigns](/articles/weekly-recall-briefing-2026-10-09/) ## Sources - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V653000. Report received 2026-10-06. --- Source: RecallWire Canonical URL: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v653000/