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Campaign 26V118000

Under Review NHTSA Official Language
ID: #26V118000 MFR: Ford Motor Company

What This Recall Means

Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

What Happened
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 if Unfixed
A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free 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.

Affected Vehicles

2027 FORD E-450
2026 FORD E-450

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #26V118000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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