NHTSA Campaign 26V118000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Mar 3, 2026 · 316 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD E-350 2026 316
FORD E-350 2027 316
FORD E-450 2026 316
FORD E-450 2027 316

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V118000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.