2026-2027 Ford E-350, 2026-2027 Ford E-450 recall: Backup Alarm Sound Failure
Report received by NHTSA: March 3, 2026.
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- What's 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.
- The risk
A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
- Who's affected
316 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026-2027 Ford E-350, 2026-2027 Ford E-450.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
565 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 3, 2026 2020-2022 Ford Escape, 2020-2022 Ford Explorer, 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and 1 more model recall: Windshield Wipers May Fail
- Feb. 20, 2026 2022-2027 Ford Expedition, 2021-2026 Ford F-150, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator and 8 more models recall: Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
- Feb. 20, 2026 2017-2019 Ford Explorer recall: Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
- Feb. 17, 2026 2022-2026 Ford Escape Phev, 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair Phev recall: High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
- Feb. 17, 2026 2025 Ford Transit recall: Do Not Drive - Loss of Brake Function/FMVSS 105
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford E-350 2026-2027
- Ford E-450 2026-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V118000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 3, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 316 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S12 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record