2017 Ford F-150 Instrument Cluster Recall
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 F-150 trucks due to an instrument cluster issue. In cold temperatures, the cluster may lose power after startup, failing to display critical information like the transmission gear position. This recall, 26V370000, addresses a safety standard…
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall, identified as 26V370000, for certain 2017 F-150 vehicles. This Ford F-150 recall addresses a potential issue where the instrument cluster may lose power after the vehicle starts up in cold ambient temperatures.
Why this matters
An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information poses a significant risk. If the transmission gear position indicator or other warning lights do not illuminate, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury. This condition means the vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, which pertains to "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
What's being recalled
This recall specifically targets 4,445 units of the 2017 F-150 that were previously repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall, number 17V053. The core issue is the instrument cluster's inability to maintain power in cold conditions, leading to a failure of several gauges and indicators, including the crucial transmission gear position indicator.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Owners can determine if their 2017 Ford F-150 is part of this recall by contacting Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's internal number for this recall is 26C26. Additionally, Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 6, 2026. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 17, 2026.
Manufacturer's remedy
To resolve this issue, Ford dealers will update the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. This software update is designed to prevent the instrument cluster from losing power in cold temperatures, restoring its ability to display all necessary safety information. This Ford F-150 recall ensures that affected vehicles meet federal safety standards.
Source: NHTSA ID: 26V370000
What Ford F-150 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 46 model years.
- 39,812
- Owner complaints
- 226
- Recalls
- 2,759
- Service bulletins
- 1,679
- Crashes reported
- 2,104
- Fires reported
- 1,496
- Injuries reported
The 2017 model year
1,465 complaints, the 10th most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 42 crashes, 21 fires and 34 injuries for this year, which also has 18 recalls on file.
Electrical System, the system this article covers, accounts for 4,362 of 39,812 complaints (11%), including 137 for 2017.
Complaints by model year
| 1997 | 2,758 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,029 | |
| 2011 | 2,194 | |
| 2012 | 1,784 | |
| 2013 | 2,994 | |
| 2014 | 1,539 | |
| 2015 | 1,746 | |
| 2016 | 2,093 | |
| 2017 | 1,465 | |
| 2018 | 2,327 |
Most-reported systems
- Power Train — 9,483
- Engine — 4,618
- Electrical System — 4,362
- Service Brakes — 3,838
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2,924
Latest recalls for the 2017 model year
- 26V370000 — Electrical System (Jun 2026)
- 26V237000 — Power Train (Apr 2026)
- 25V236000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (Apr 2025)
Recent owner reports about electrical system
Transmission range and output sensors failed inside the molded leadframe, triggering P0720 and P0722. Ford program 26N04 denied coverage because the codes were not on the approved list.
Read owner complaints →On 10/13/2026, driving about 25 mph on a city street, my truck entered failsafe with no prior warning lamps or symptoms. The PCM cut most engine power, leaving no acceleration, and set P1285 (CHT Overtemp Sensed) and P1299 (CHT Overtemp Protection Active).
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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