Ford recall: Back over prevention
What is 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.
What could happen
A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
The fix
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 covered
- Ford E-350 2026–2027
- Ford E-450 2026–2027
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V118000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 3, 2026
- Owners notified
- Mar 17, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 316
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Aug 25, 2025 to Dec 8, 2025
- Part
- Back over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S12
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Engine Nov 17, 2025
- Ford recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 9, 2024
- Ford recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 14, 2022
- Ford recall: Power train Oct 20, 2022
- Ford recall: Equipment May 27, 2022
- Ford recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 16, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.