Ford recalls 355,656 pickups for blank instrument panel at startup

Ford is recalling 355,656 pickup trucks in the United States because a software fault in the instrument panel cluster can cause the dashboard display to go blank at startup, potentially preventing drivers from seeing critical information such as vehicle speed, warning lights and fuel level. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall affects certain 2025 and 2026 Ford Super Duty models F550 SD, F450 SD, F350 SD and F250 SD, as well as the 2025 F150. Ford will issue a free software update to correct the problem either at dealerships or via an over-the-air update.

According to the recall documents, the instrument panel cluster, or IPC, may fail when the engine is started because a computer error can occur when the system attempts to enter sleep mode. That failure can result in a blank screen and make safety-related telltales and gauges unreadable, increasing the risk of a crash. Regulators and the company said they are not aware of any crashes or injuries linked to the issue, though Ford had recorded 95 warranty claims and one vehicle owner questionnaire potentially related to the defect as of June 26.

Ford has indicated the remedy will be delivered free of...