2026–2027 Ford E-350, 2026–2027 Ford E-450 Recall: Backup alarm connector may become loose and detach, preventing the alarm…
NHTSA campaign 26V118000 · Back Over Prevention · filed Mar 3, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The backup alarm connector may become loose and detach, preventing the alarm from sounding when the vehicle is backing up.
The risk
A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the exterior sound connector on the frame wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S12. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V118000 (manufacturer number 26S12). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.