FORD has issued an urgent recall of its most popular truck, and more than 355,000 vehicles are affected, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
The cars had a dangerous issue that could leave drivers completely in the dark as they zoom through highways.
Several Ford models were found to have issues with the instrument panel display, the administration announced on Wednesday.
The affected 2025-2026 models include the F-550 SC, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and the 2025 F-150.
The instrument panel display shows key information like speed, fuel levels, and navigation.
So any drivers who have one of the affected trucks should take them straight to the dealership as they’re at higher risk of a crash, the administration said.
The panel could fail when the engine starts.
Affected drivers can get software help at dealerships or can get over-the-phone help to walk through an update, Reuters reported.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to Ford for further information on the recall.
The product recall comes just days after 103,000 other Ford trucks were immediately pulled from roads.
The American brand warned drivers that there were faulty axle hub splines on thousands of F-150s.
The defective parts could cause the vehicle to roll away when the parking brake isn’t applied or cause the driver to lose control.
“Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash,” the NHTSA wrote in a recall notice on August 15.
A spokesperson for the brand said that no accidents had been reported due to the malfunction, according to CBS News.
Any driver who starts to hear a rattling noise in their F-150 should immediately head to the dealership, as this could be an indication that he axle is failing.
Affected vehicles included any truck that was purchased between January 2, 2023, and May 21, 2025.
How can I check if my car is part of a recall?
If you own a car that’s been recently recalled, you can easily check your VIN.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) makes it incredibly quick and easy for drivers to check and see if their vehicle is part of a recent (or past) recall.
The VIN checking tool also allows drivers to see whether or not the repair was completed within the last 15 years, making it an incredible tool for buyers of used cars.
All recalls initiated by the NHTSA mean free repairs for drivers, even if it’s an engine or a transmission replacement. If your VIN shows an active recall that has not been repaired, it’s important to make an appointment at your nearest dealership.
Here’s how to make an appointment for a recall:
- Look up your VIN using the NHTSA tool.
- Find out the recall number/ID from the manufacturer.
- Call your nearest dealership’s service center with the ID number handy, and mention you’d like to schedule an appointment to repair the recall. The repair can only be done at a dealership, as they’re authorized by the manufacturer to conduct the repair free of cost using genuine parts.
- Try to make the appointment as soon as possible.
- Once the repair is completed, the dealership will update the information associated with the VIN to reflect it’s been completed.
Source: NHTSA
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