Ford Recalls 102,159 F-Series Trucks for Stuck or Erratic Analog Gauges

Ford is recalling 102,159 F-Series trucks because their analog instrument clusters can lie about how fast the truck is going. The NHTSA campaign (26V653; Ford number 26C46) covers certain 2025–2026 F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and F-600 Super Duty trucks, plus certain 2026 F-150 and F-750 Super Duty models, whose analog tachometer and speedometer needles may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings. NHTSA says the trucks fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 101, which covers controls and displays.

The fix is a dealer-only job: because the fault lies in the cluster module itself, it cannot be resolved with an over-the-air software update. Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules free of charge — but replacement parts are not expected to be ready for installation until December 7–11, 2026. Interim owner letters explaining the risk go out October 26, with a follow-up once the remedy is available. In the meantime, owners should be alert for needles that stick, lag or jump, and treat any erratic gauge as a reason to drive conservatively until the module is replaced.

The recall is a reminder of how old-school defects survive in high-tech trucks. A speedometer that reads low by 10 mph on a 7,000-pound truck is not a minor nuisance — it changes braking distance, speed judgment and traffic flow. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov to see whether a specific truck is included.