NHTSA recall,
Ford F-150 (2017)
The 2017 Ford F-150 has an instrument cluster that may lose power, increasing crash risk.
What happened
Ford Motor Company 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, and several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
The recall affects 4,445 vehicles nationwide. The issue was reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. Dealers will update the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from July 6, 2026.
- Dealers will update the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge.
- You may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
Dealers will update the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 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.
Is your Ford affected?
These models and years may be affected.
Ford
- F-150 (2017)
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- Electrical system defect
- Campaign
- 26V370000
- Vehicles affected
- 4,445
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 26C26
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-866-436-7332
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