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NHTSA recall,

Ford E-350 and E-450 Vehicles

The backup alarm connector may detach, preventing the alarm from sounding when the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Ford Motor Company 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. A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle increases the risk of crash or injury. The recall affects 316 vehicles nationwide.

The problem was reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2026. Dealers will replace the exterior sound connector on the frame wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from March 4, 2026.
  2. Dealers will replace the exterior sound connector on the frame wiring harness, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Ford affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • E-350, model years 2026 to 2027
  • E-450, model years 2026 to 2027

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
Backup camera defect
Campaign
26V118000
Vehicles affected
316
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
26S12
Manufacturer phone
1-866-436-7332

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)