Ford Motor Company - Backup Alarm Sound Failure
USFord Motor Company - Backup Alarm Sound Failure
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Backup Alarm Sound Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Backup Alarm Sound Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 26V118000 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V118000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 19.62 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S12 |
| Potentially affected | 316 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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Overview
- Recalling FirmFord Motor Company
- Risk LevelBACK OVER PREVENTION
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