Ford recalls 102,159 F-Series trucks over faulty speedometer and tachometer

A speedometer that cannot be trusted is a problem on any truck, and Ford has now put 102,159 of them into a US recall. The fault sits in the analog instrument cluster, where the tachometer and speedometer needles may stick or move erratically, handing the driver inaccurate readings.

The campaign was published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on 20 October 2026 as number 26V653, and Ford calls it 26C46.

Which trucks are affected

The recall is wide, running from the half-ton F-150 up to the medium-duty models. Ford lists certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD and F-600 trucks, together with certain 2026 F-150 and F-750 SD vehicles.

Why it counts as a safety recall

Ford's filing says the trucks fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 101, which covers controls and displays. A gauge that cannot show true road speed, it adds, can raise the risk of a crash.

The component is listed under the electrical system, specifically the instrument cluster and panel. The record does not tell owners to park the trucks, and it carries no instruction to keep them outside.

The fix and the timeline

Dealers will swap the instrument cluster modules at no charge. The new parts are not ready, though. Ford expects the remedy to be available in December 2026.

In the meantime, interim letters warning owners of the safety risk were due to be mailed on 26 October 2026, with a second round to follow once the repair can be booked. The vehicle identification numbers covered by the recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on 7 October 2026, so owners can check a specific truck online.

Ford customer service can be reached on 1-866-436-7332, and owners should quote the company's recall number, 26C46.