Recall: Instrument Cluster Panel Display Failure (NHTSA Recall 25V788) -- 2025-2026 Bronco

[PrepVet]

Udpated link:

https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId=25V788000

November 14, 2025

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 25V788000

Instrument Panel Display Failure

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA ID Number: 25V788000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 229,609

Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.

Remedy
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 are expected to be mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC3.

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[heavyD]

It’s just a software update. I figured there would be one coming as I’ve had the glitch where the tach loses its dial and numbers. Apparently the tach issue is pretty common in 2025 Bronco and Bronco Sports but I didn’t realize other parts of the display were disappearing as well.

 

[Smocaine]

The recall seems legit but why does your link go to a phishing scam? I ain't got no IT department.

 

[JediMcMuffin]

The recall seems legit but why does your link go to a phishing scam? I ain't got no IT department.

Yeah I'm on my work computer and Crowdstrike went beserk when I clicked that link. You really should remove it @PrepVet

 

[RagnarKon]

Official link:

https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId=25V788000

 

[PayHeedKU]

Probably a stupid question but any issues with going in for recalls like this if you've used Forescan to add sport mode?

 

[RagnarKon]

Probably a stupid question but any issues with going in for recalls like this if you've used Forescan to add sport mode?

Usually, no. Especially if the module being updated is not the module you modified. In this case, they're talking about the IPC module, while adding Sport mode is done in the ABS module.

But for added safety, I personally revert all of my modules back to stock, let them do the update, and then change it back once they return. Reduces confusion when they look at everything in FDRS (the dealer software).

 

[redone17]

I just noticed this right before seeing this post. I wonder if it’s related. I did notice a glitch here and there. Maybe one day they’ll add numerals to the gauges and speedometer increments.

 

[redone17]

But for added safety, I personally revert all of my modules back to stock, let them do the update, and then change it back once they return. Reduces confusion when they look at everything in FDRS (the dealer software).

I saved my As Built…but what’s the process for saving your Custom Built, reverting to As Built and then reloading Custom Built when you get it back without having to modify each individual module again?

 

[Aknobronco]

Will the ota update brick the vehicle like shitlantis did to jeep wrangler ?

 

[TheKim]

The rockstars are on a roll with software glitches lately.

 

[nc-hiker]

It's disappointing to see stuff like this because it's software I never even wanted. Bronco is a retro themed vehicle. I would have *loved* it if there was the option for a double DIN old school radio in the dash and no screens at all.

 

[KillerPenz]

Sweet, finally a recall that my 2021 Base won't get!!!

Suckers! How's that digital dash working out for you now? Just never mind that I probably have a loose bolt in my seat that may or may not send me flying at any moment now, but at least I'll know how fast I'm going when it does let loose!

 

[Beach_Bum]

Curious that the update will resolve the recall. But for those that have swapped the cluster on older model year Broncos, I presume won't get the update. Ford would have no idea that a swap was done as they go by the As Built profile.

 

[redone17]

Curious that the update will resolve the recall. But for those that have swapped the cluster on older model year Broncos, I presume won't get the update. Ford would have no idea that a swap was done as they go by the As Built profile.

I was thinking about that…you’d have to use FDRS and perform the update manually?

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