Ford is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles because the instrument panel may fail at startup. The recall covers 2025-2026 models. Ford will provide an IPC software update via dealer service or OTA at no cost. Owner letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Recall number 25S88.
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S88.
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The Ford F-Series is a line of full-size pickup trucks and commercial trucks. The Instrument Panel Cluster provides essential vehicle data and warning indicators.
A startup IPC failure can prevent warnings and speed data from displaying, increasing crash risk until updated.
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Owners may experience dashboard blank displays at startup, delaying awareness of warnings and speed.
NHTSA recall page and Ford customer service; recall 25S88.
OTA or dealer updates at no charge; notification letters mailed 2025-09-05.
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Model: F-250 SD, plus 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and 2025 F-150. Recall number: 25S88. Recall date: 2025-08-22. Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company. Component: Electrical System, Instrument Cluster/Panel. Remedy: Software update via dealer or OTA. Sold in: Unknown. Price: Unknown.
No specific incident counts are provided in the recall notice.
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