Ford: Instrument Cluster Failure (electrical System)

Summary Ford is recalling certain 2017 F-150 vehicles that were previously repaired under a different recall but may still have faulty instrument clusters that lose power in cold weather, preventing important gauges like the transmission gear position from displaying. This missing information creates a safety risk because drivers won't be able to see critical warnings and vehicle status. Ford will fix the problem for free by updating the instrument cluster software at dealerships.

Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company
Product: Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V053. The instrument cluster may lose power after initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Reason: An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as gear position or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy: Dealers will update the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C26. 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

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3b2c624c-df34-4546-b4cc-7bdbeb36068a