Ford is recalling certain 2026-2027 E-450 vehicles due to a backup alarm connector that may become loose, preventing alerts to pedestrians during reverse. Owners must contact Ford for free repair.
A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
Ford is recalling specific 2026-2027 E-450 trucks because a backup alarm connector can become loose and stop working. This increases the risk of collisions with pedestrians or other vehicles when reversing.
The backup alarm connector can become loose and detach while the vehicle is reversing. This prevents the alarm from sounding, so pedestrians and other vehicles may not be alerted to the approaching truck.
Owners of 2026-2027 Ford E-450 trucks are affected. Drivers reversing near pedestrians or other vehicles are at higher risk due to potential failure of the backup alarm.
Check your vehicle's year (2026-2027) and model (E-450). The recall covers specific trucks with a loose backup alarm connector that may stop working during reverse.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free repair for the backup alarm connector.
Dealers will replace the exterior sound connector on the frame wiring harness at no cost.
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.
The backup alarm connector may become loose and detach, preventing the alarm from sounding when reversing, which increases the risk of collisions with pedestrians or other vehicles.
Your truck is affected if it is a 2026-2027 Ford E-450 model with a loose backup alarm connector that may stop working during reverse.
The recall has no specific deadline for repairs; owners can contact Ford customer service to schedule a free repair at any time.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V118000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 26V118000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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