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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 26V653📅 Oct 6, 2026

2025–2026 Ford F-250 SD & 2025–2026 Ford F-350 SD + 5 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

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
26V653000
Manufacturer recall #
26C46
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
102,159
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Nov 21, 2025 – Nov 21, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 26V653 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 26V653?

2025–2026 Ford F-250 SD & 2025–2026 Ford F-350 SD + 5 more. 102,159 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.