Campaign 26V-118

Backup alarm connector may become loose and detach, preventing the alarm from sounding when the vehicle is backing up

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V118000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about back-over prevention on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-118
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Ford	E-350	2026 to 2027	0
Ford	E-450	2026 to 2027	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "NHTSA investigation" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-605 Sep 22, 2026
Screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image
26E-065 Sep 22, 2026
Screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image
26V-489 Jul 28, 2026
Software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse
26V-415 Jun 30, 2026
Software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds
26V-165 Mar 18, 2026
Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver…
26V-124 Mar 3, 2026
Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended