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2026 Ford F-150 and 2025–2026 Super Duty recalled: the speedometer and tachometer can stick or read wrong
Ford is recalling 102,159 trucks: 2026 F-150s and 2025–2026 Super Duty models (F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and F-750). The analog instrument cluster's tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver, which fails FMVSS 101. Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules free of charge. Interim owner letters are expected October 26, 2026; the remedy is anticipated in December 2026.
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Owner action guide
- Check your VIN now — on this site or on NHTSA.gov. VINs for this recall became searchable on October 7, 2026, so a check now gives a real answer. A model match is not proof your truck is included.
- If your truck is included, watch for the interim letter expected October 26, 2026 — it confirms the safety risk. The free cluster module replacement itself is anticipated in December 2026; your dealer can confirm your truck is on the list in the meantime.
- If your speedometer or tachometer needles stick or sweep erratically, treat the readings as unreliable and contact your dealer.
- Keep the recall numbers handy when you call: NHTSA 26V-653, Ford 26C46. Ford customer service: 1-866-436-7332.
Affected vehicles
Model years included in this recall, per the NHTSA record.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Ford F-150 |
| 2025–2026 | Ford F-250 Super Duty |
| 2025–2026 | Ford F-350 Super Duty |
| 2025–2026 | Ford F-450 Super Duty |
| 2025–2026 | Ford F-550 Super Duty |
| 2025–2026 | Ford F-600 |
| 2026 | Ford F-750 |
Total affected: 102,159
The risk
Safety
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."
In plain terms: the two dials you glance at most — how fast you're going and how hard the engine is working — can freeze in place or jump around. A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash: you may be traveling faster or slower than the gauge claims without realizing it.
What changes for owners
This is a new recall, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2026: 102,159 Ford trucks — the 2026 F-150 and 2025–2026 Super Duty line — whose analog speedometer and tachometer can stick or move erratically, so the gauges may not show your real speed.
If you own one, check your VIN — the lookup has worked since October 7. Interim letters land October 26, 2026, and dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules free once the remedy is ready, anticipated in December 2026.
Remedy and cost
- Status
- Free instrument cluster module replacement
- Cost
- Free
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules, free of charge.
Timing: Ford says the remedy is anticipated in December 2026. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026, and additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. What the record does not say: any interim fix or workaround. Cost to owners for the repair: nothing.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-653 |
| Ford recall number | 26C46 |
| Reported to NHTSA | October 6, 2026 |
| Owner letters | Interim letters expected October 26, 2026; remedy letters once the fix is available (anticipated December 2026) |
| Vehicles affected | 102,159 trucks (2026 F-150; 2025–2026 F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and F-600 Super Duty; 2026 F-750) |
| VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov | Since October 7, 2026 |
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
Questions owners ask
Do I have to wait for the letter?
No. VINs became searchable on October 7, 2026. Check your VIN now to learn whether your truck is included. The interim letter expected October 26, 2026 only notifies owners of the safety risk.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside order?
No. The recall does not include a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. But if your speedometer or tachometer needles stick or move erratically, the readings may be wrong — contact your dealer.
Is the repair free?
Yes — dealers replace the instrument cluster modules free of charge.
Can I get it fixed right now?
Not yet. Ford says additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. The October 26 letter is an interim notice about the safety risk, not the repair invitation.
How would I know my cluster is affected?
Per the recall record, the analog tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings. The reliable check is your VIN — it has been searchable since October 7, 2026.
Official sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V653000 (official campaign record)
- NHTSA recalls API record for 26V653000 (verified October 20, 2026)
Last verified October 20, 2026 against the official NHTSA record. If a source link disagrees with this article, the official record governs — tell us and we will correct it.
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