Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 6, 2026
Ford F-450 SD Recall: Inaccurate Speedometer Crash Risk
Ford recalls certain 2025-2026 F-Series vehicles for speedometers that may stick or move erratically, increasing crash risk. Free instrument cluster replacement available.
A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
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 because the analog cluster’s tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically. This malfunction provides inaccurate readings to the driver, which can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1612121-ford-f-450-sd-2025-recall-electrical-system.
“Ford F-450 SD Recall: Inaccurate Speedometer Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 21, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1612121-ford-f-450-sd-2025-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall #26V653000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V653000).
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2025-2026 F-Series Super Duty and F-150 vehicles due to a speedometer that may display inaccurate readings, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Oct. 6, 2026.
How to tell if you have it
Ford F-150, 2026
Ford F-250 SD, 2025-2026
Ford F-350 SD, 2025-2026
Ford F-450 SD, 2025-2026
Ford F-550 SD, 2025-2026
Ford F-600 SD, 2025-2026
Ford F-750 SD, 2026
What to do
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners are expected to be mailed on Oct. 26, 2026, with additional letters sent once the remedy is available in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
The analog cluster’s tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver. This failure means the vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 101 regarding controls and displays.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 643 other recalls on file since Jan. 29, 2010. Other recent recalls of similar products include a hard top detachment risk for the 2021 Bronco (Oct. 21, 2026), a rearview camera failure for the 2026 Ranger (Sept. 22, 2026), and an instrument panel failure risk for the RAM 5500 (April 9, 2026). NHTSA has received 17 owner complaints for the 2025 F-250 SD as of Oct. 2, 2026, including three mentioning a crash and two injuries.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is one of the following: 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, 2026 F-150, or F-750 SD. You can verify if your specific vehicle is involved by searching its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov, where VINs for this recall became searchable on October 7, 2026.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Wait for Notification
Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on October 26, 2026.
Schedule Repair
Once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026, dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules free of charge.
Contact Ford Service
Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information regarding recall number 26C46.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 14 days after the agency date.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Added to GovInfoNow
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