NHTSA recall 26V-118: Back Over Prevention

Ford Motor Company · Reported March 3, 2026 · 1 affected model year

Back Over Prevention recall

26V-118
March 3, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V118000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMarch 3, 2026
ComponentBack Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2026 Ford E-4501 recall total

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