# NHTSA recall 26V118000

> **Ford Motor Company** · 2026 FORD E-450 · component: **BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT**

## Summary

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.

## Consequence

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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 26V118000
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** E-450
- **Model year:** 2026
- **Component:** BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
- **Report received:** 2026-03-03

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V118000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 26V118000 (Ford Motor Company, 2026 FORD). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-02 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/26V118000. Licensed CC0.

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