# Ford Motor Company: Backup Alarm Sound Failure (26V118000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Backup Alarm Sound Failure |
| NHTSA ID | 26V118000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S12 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Units potentially affected | 316 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- 316 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V118000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.