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Ford F-250 SD Recall 26V653: Speedometer and tachometer may stick or read wrongly

NHTSA campaign 26V653, reported October 6, 2026, 102,159 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The analog instrument cluster on certain 2025 and 2026 Ford heavy-duty pickups and related models can have a tachometer and speedometer that become stuck or move erratically. The gauges may then show inaccurate readings of your speed and engine speed. These vehicles also do not meet the federal display standard covering controls and displays.

A speedometer that does not show your true speed can lead you to drive too fast or too slow for conditions, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the instrument cluster module at no cost. Interim owner letters are expected to be mailed in October 2026, with further letters once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 26C46), and you can check whether your vehicle identification number is involved in this recall at NHTSA.gov.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V653Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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."
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-1502026
Ford F-250 SD20252026
Ford F-350 SD20252026
Ford F-450 SD20252026
Ford F-550 SD20252026
Ford F-600 SD20252026
Ford F-750 SD2026