2017 Ford F-150 recall: Instrument Cluster Failure/FMVSS 102
Report received by NHTSA: June 9, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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."
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
4,445 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2017 Ford F-150.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
595 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 9, 2026 2012-2018 Ford Focus recall: Engine Stall From Canister Purge Valve Malfunction
- June 9, 2026 2018-2024 Ford Expedition recall: Center Console May Peel Causing Sharp Edges
- May 27, 2026 2018-2022 Ford Expedition, 2018-2022 Lincoln Navigator recall: Seat Belt May Fail to Retract or Extend
- May 27, 2026 2025-2026 Ford Bronco, 2025-2026 Ford Explorer, 2025-2026 Ford Ranger recall: Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure
- May 27, 2026 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2022-2026 Ford Maverick recall: Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford F-150 2017
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V370000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 4,445 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26C26 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record