Ford: Instrument Cluster May Go Blank On Start-up (electrical System)

Recall Summary Ford is recalling certain 2019 Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles that were previously repaired under an earlier recall. The instrument cluster display may go blank when the vehicle starts, preventing drivers from seeing important information like speed and warning lights. Ford will reprogram the instrument cluster software at no cost to owners.

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Product

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V076. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Reason

A blank instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, increases the risk of a crash. Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C27. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall date

2026-06-09

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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