United StatesCertain 2026–2027 Ford E‑350 and E‑450 vehicles are affected; the backup alarm connector on the frame wiring harness may become loose and detach, preventing the alarm from sounding when the vehicle is backing up. Ford recalled the vehicles because a backup alarm failure increases the risk of crash or injury. Dealers will replace the exterior sound connector free of charge; owner letters were mailed March 17, 2026, VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov March 4, 2026, and owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 26S12 / NHTSA 26V118000).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V118000; Manufacturer campaign 26S12
The hazard
A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
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.
The official notice
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