Ford is recalling 102,159 F-Series trucks because a faulty instrument cluster module can leave the analog speedometer and tachometer stuck in place or moving erratically. The Ford F-Series recall covers certain 2025 and 2026 Super Duty models, along with the 2026 F-150 and F-750.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration acknowledged the recall Oct. 19 under campaign number 26V653, according to the agency’s recall acknowledgment letter. Ford tracks the same campaign internally as recall 26C46. So far, the automaker hasn’t confirmed any crashes or injuries connected to the problem, Motor1.com reported.
What’s wrong with the Ford F-Series gauges
The trouble starts with the module that feeds readings to the analog speedometer and tachometer needles. When it misbehaves, the gauges can freeze or wander, meaning a driver could glance at the dashboard and get a speed or engine rpm reading that doesn’t match reality. NHTSA’s filing notes that a speedometer that fails to show accurate speed can raise the risk of a crash, and the defect also puts the trucks at odds with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101, which governs controls and displays.
Ford traced the problem to how its supplier, Visteon, built the cluster modules, Autoevolution reported. Rather than pull in every truck from the production window, Ford used the supplier’s production and maintenance records to pinpoint trucks that got clusters from the suspect batch, according to Carscoops. Only about 1% of the recalled trucks are believed to actually carry the defect.
The affected lineup includes 2025 and 2026 F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and F-600 Super Duty trucks, which make up the bulk of the recall at 91,588 units. The 2026 F-150 accounts for another 10,570 trucks, and a single 2026 F-750 Super Duty rounds out the total.
What it means for truck owners
A speedometer that reads wrong can lead a driver to speed without realizing it or drive slower than intended, and a stuck tachometer could hide how hard the engine is working. Trucks with a separate digital speed readout may offer an early clue. Ford says a mismatch between the digital and analog displays can be a sign of the problem.
Ford’s fix is straightforward: Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the instrument cluster module at no cost to the owner.
Owners don’t need to guess whether their truck is included. Entering the 17-character vehicle identification number at Ford’s recall lookup or NHTSA’s recall website will show whether a specific truck is part of campaign 26V653. Owners can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 26C46.
Recall timeline and next steps
Ford plans to mail interim owner notification letters Oct. 26-30, Carscoops reported. Interim letters flag the safety risk before the repair is ready, and a second notice typically follows once parts arrive.
Replacement parts are expected to reach dealers in December, with Motor1.com pointing to the week of Dec. 7-11. Ford hasn’t firmly committed to when the parts will be widely available nationwide, though, according to Autoevolution.
Owners who receive a letter should plan on waiting for parts before expecting a repair appointment. In the meantime, drivers can run their VIN through Ford or NHTSA to confirm whether their specific truck carries the defective cluster module.
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