Ford recalls 2026–2027 E-350 and E-450 vehicles because the backup alarm may not sound
A connector for the backup alarm can come loose and detach, so the alarm may not sound when the vehicle reverses, which raises the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians and other vehicles.
What to do
Dealers will replace the exterior sound connector on the frame wiring harness for free. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and mention recall number 26S12.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford E-450, E-350 2026–2027
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
- Units
- 316 vehicles
- Owner notification
- March 17, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 3, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V118000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26S12
- Model years: 2026–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
- 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.
- Consequence
- A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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