Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert
- Component
- Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 316
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2026-03-03
- Owners notified
- 2026-03-17
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer 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.