NHTSA recall 25V-540 (25V540000)
electrical system recall reported August 22, 2025 - about 355,656 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V540000
- Also written as
- 25V-540
- Manufacturer number
- 25S88
- Reported
- August 22, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~355,656
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Why it is dangerous
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-540 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.