FORD F-150 recall: Erratic speedometer and tachometer readings
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.
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 with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.
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Sources used for this report.
References checked October 20, 2026.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V653000. Report received October 6, 2026. Accessed October 20, 2026.
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