Vehicle recall 26V118000 · March 3, 2026
Ford E-350 and E-450
The backup alarm connector may become loose and detach, preventing the alarm from sounding when the vehicle is backing up.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V118000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 3, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26S12
- Owner notification
- March 17, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 316
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Back over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford E-350 (2026-2027): 2027, 2026
- Ford E-450 (2026-2027): 2027, 2026
Has your Ford been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.