Ford Instrument Panel Recall: What California Truck Owners Should Know

What’s the Issue

Ford is recalling over 355,000 F-series trucks—including 2025 F‑150 and 2025–2026 Super Duty models (F‑250 SD through F‑550 SD)—because a software glitch in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) may cause the dashboard display to remain blank at startup. This means drivers may be unable to see critical driving information, such as speed, fuel levels, and warning lights, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. No injuries or accidents have been reported so far. Ford will provide a free software update, either over-the-air or through dealerships, to resolve the issue.

Legal & Safety Implications

  • Safety Concern
    Inability to view dashboard gauges can compromise driver awareness and safety, especially in emergency scenarios.

  • California Consumer Rights
    Even when recalls are issued, unresolved or recurring safety issues—even software-related—may still provide grounds for protection under California’s Lemon Law or consumer protection statutes.

  • Transparency & Ongoing Oversight
    Because this recall stems from a software fault introduced in production in June 2024 and addressed in July 2025, documentation of repair processes and communications is essential for future reference.

Recommended Actions

  1. Verify Recall Eligibility
    Use your VIN to confirm recall status via Ford’s portal or the NHTSA recall tool.

  2. Update Software Promptly
    Apply the free IPC software update—prefer the over-the-air option if available for convenience; otherwise, visit a Ford or Lincoln dealership.

  3. Document Everything
    Save documentation of the recall notice, repair confirmation, and dates of service. This may be useful if issues persist or escalate.

  4. Stay Alert for Repeated Failures
    If the display issue reoccurs even after the update, or if other dashboard components fail, further action may be warranted.

Contact Us!

If you're a California owner of a 2025 F-150 or any affected Super Duty model and continue to experience dashboard safety concerns—even post-recall—Valero Law, APC is available to help you understand your legal rights.

Contact Valero Law, APC at (424) 299-4447, or submit our free Lemon Law case review form to explore your protection options.

FordJoshua ValeroFord, Ford Lemon Law