Ford E-350, E-450 (2026-2027): Back over prevention
Recall 26V118000 · Mar 3, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
316
vehicles affected
316
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V118000
- Date
- Mar 3, 2026
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 316
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Back over prevention > Warnings > External/pedestrian alert
- Model years
- 2026-2027
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V118000?
2 models: Ford E-350 (2026-2027), Ford E-450 (2026-2027), about 316 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V118000?
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.
What can happen?
A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.