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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 25V540📅 Aug 22, 2025

2025–2026 Ford F-250 SD & 2025–2026 Ford F-350 SD + 3 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.

💥 The risk

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S88.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V540000
Manufacturer recall #
25S88
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
355,656
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 5, 2025
Built
May 14, 2024 – Jul 25, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V540 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V540?

2025–2026 Ford F-250 SD & 2025–2026 Ford F-350 SD + 3 more. 355,656 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.