2026-2027 Ford E-350 E-450 Recall
2026 FORD E-450: BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Updated March 3, 2026
The backup alarm connector on certain 2026 to 2027 Ford E-350 and E-450 vehicles may loosen and fall off, silencing the alarm that warns pedestrians and other vehicles when backing up. This increases the risk of a backing crash or injury.
Is the Ford Motor Company recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on March 3, 2026. Details below.
What is recalled
2026 to 2027 Ford E-350 and E-450 vehicles with a defective exterior sound connector on the frame wiring harness. Check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov to confirm if your vehicle is included in this recall (26S12).
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 2026 or 2027 Ford E-350 or E-450. Look up your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in recall 26S12.
What to do right now
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free repair. Dealers will replace the exterior sound connector on the frame wiring harness at no charge. An owner notification letter was mailed on March 17, 2026.
Contact: Ford Motor Company
The hazard
A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-26V118000
- Recalled
- March 3, 2026
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