Ford Recalls 102,159 F-Series Trucks Over Erratic Analog Gauges
Ford is recalling 102,159 trucks in the United States because their analog speedometer and tachometer can stick or move erratically, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration campaign 26V653000. An incorrect speed reading can make it harder for a driver to judge how fast the truck is moving and increase crash risk.
The campaign covers certain 2025-2026 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and F-600 Super Duty trucks, plus certain 2026 F-150 and F-750 trucks. Ford’s internal recall number is 26C46.
Which Ford trucks are affected?
The federal record lists 12 model-and-model-year combinations: the 2025 and 2026 F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and F-600; the 2026 F-150; and the 2026 F-750. The 102,159 figure is the total campaign population, not the number for each model.
Model and model year alone do not establish that a particular truck is included. Owners should enter the 17-character vehicle identification number at NHTSA’s recall lookup. Ford said affected VINs became searchable on October 7.
Why the gauges can create a safety risk
NHTSA says the instrument cluster’s analog tachometer and speedometer may stick or display erratic movement. The agency classifies the issue as a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 101, which covers controls and displays.
A tachometer shows engine speed, while the speedometer shows road speed. The safety concern centers on an inaccurate speedometer: a driver relying on the displayed reading may misjudge the truck’s actual speed. The recall filing does not say every affected truck will show the symptom.
The repair and notification timeline
Ford dealers will replace the instrument cluster module at no charge. The NHTSA filing says this is not an over-the-air software update. Interim owner letters are expected to be mailed beginning October 26, 2026, with additional letters planned when the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026.
The current federal record does not include a “park outside” or “do not drive” instruction. Owners should still check their VIN rather than wait for a mailed letter. Anyone whose speedometer or tachometer sticks or behaves erratically should contact a Ford dealer promptly and avoid treating a restart or temporary return to normal as proof the problem is resolved.
What owners can do now
Have the VIN available when checking the NHTSA database or speaking with a dealer. Owners can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 26C46. Recall repairs are free, and the VIN lookup is the most precise way to determine eligibility.
For another recent safety action, see our report on the Volvo EX30 head-restraint cushion recall.
Sources: NHTSA recall campaign 26V653000; NHTSA VIN recall lookup.
Featured image: Illustrative photo of a 2026 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab, one of the affected model lines, photographed in Kirkland, Quebec, on September 2, 2026. Photo by Bull-Doser, released to the public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
