Ford recalls nearly 230,000 Bronco vehicles over instrument panel display failure
Ford recalled nearly 230,000 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles due to a software defect that can cause the instrument panel display to go blank at startup, hiding critical safety information like warning lights and vehicle speed. The company will provide a free software update through dealerships or over-the-air delivery.
What happened
A software flaw in the instrument panel display of 2025-2026 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles can cause the digital instrument panel to fail at startup, displaying a blank screen instead of critical information.
The defect affects 229,609 vehicles built between March 7, 2024, and November 3, 2025. As of November 7, 2025, Ford received 12 warranty claims related to the display issue, with no reported crashes or injuries.
Reported impact
The display failure prevents warning lights, gauges, and vehicle speed from appearing, potentially hiding critical safety information and increasing crash risk.
There are no advance warnings before the display goes dark, meaning drivers have no indication the safety information is unavailable.
Governance controls
Ford will update the instrument panel cluster software at dealerships or over-the-air for free. Notification letters will be mailed to owners starting December 8, 2025.
Classification
Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.