- Vehicles
- 102,159
- Models
- 2025 to 2026 Super Duty, 2026 F-150, one F-750
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V653
- Fix
- New instrument cluster
Which trucks are affected
- 2025 to 2026 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and F-600 built December 14, 2024 to April 17, 2026: 91,588 trucks.
- 2026 F-150 built August 22, 2025 to May 12, 2026: 10,570 trucks.
- One 2026 F-750.
Only trucks with the analog instrument cluster are included. NHTSA campaign 26V653, Ford recall 26C46.
What can go wrong
The speedometer or tachometer needle may stick, move erratically or show an inaccurate reading. Ford traces it to how the supplier made the parts. A driver who cannot trust the speedometer may drive faster than intended, which raises the risk of a crash. Ford counted 18 warranty reports and 93 field reports, and no crashes or injuries, CarScoops reports.
What owners should do
- Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
- Until the repair, if the needle sticks or jumps, use a phone navigation app as a second speed reference.
- Interim letters go out October 26 to 30, 2026; letters announcing the fix are planned for December 7 to 11, 2026.
- The repair is a new instrument cluster, free at Ford and Lincoln dealers. Ford customer service: 1-866-436-7332.
A faulty speedometer can also affect how you track mileage by eye. Badger logs the odometer reading with every expense, so note the mileage on the new cluster after the swap.
