CarRecallWatch- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The backup alarm connector on these vehicles can become loose and detach. When that happens, the alarm does not sound while the vehicle is reversing, so pedestrians and other drivers may not be warned that the vehicle is backing up. This increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will replace the exterior sound connector on the frame wiring harness at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 26S12.
You can check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN in the recall lookup on NHTSA.gov, since VINs for this recall became searchable there on March 4, 2026. If your vehicle is involved, schedule the free repair with an authorized Ford dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford E-350 | 20262027 |
|---|---|
| Ford E-450 | 20262027 |