Ford Motor Company: Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert (2026 FORD E-350, 2026 FORD E-450, 2027 FORD E-350…)
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- Company / brand
- Ford Motor Company
- Product
- 2026 FORD E-350; 2026 FORD E-450; 2027 FORD E-350; 2027 FORD E-450
- Reason / hazard
- A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
- What to do (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.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially affected: 316
- Defect
- 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.
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
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