10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
26 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 1
Average Mileage:
58,978 miles

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problem #120

Apr 242017

F-150

  • 44,700 miles
Brakes failed. Was driving to work when I need to stop for red light and pedal went to the floor and I almost went thru the intersection on highway route 100. This was do to the master cylinder and brake booster frailer. I know there is a recall for this but my model and VIN # is not included. It has since been repaired by the dealer at a cost to me and not under any recall like the other models

- Germansville, PA, USA

problem #119

Jan 242017

F-150

  • 50,000 miles
"takata recall" my Ford F150 truck 2013 was purchased in 2014 brand new. In 2017 January I had the sparks plugs changed and now again in April 2017 my mechanic has said that the sparks plug needs to be changed. I believe and gathering from what my mechanics is saying there is a problem with the coil? which is why the sparks plug in black for the second time. This all started from a problem with the brakes the tried flushing the breaks and same thing than they looked into the engine and changed the sparks plug (Jan) now in April same issue. Need help this is costing me money.

- Pago Pago, AS, USA

problem #118

Mar 312017

F-150

  • 78,000 miles
While driving down the highway, the vehicle flashed service advance trac, down hill descent control fault, trailer brake module fail and a couple more codes. All electonics in vehicle went blank, including all controls/gauges. Before doing so, last code read, shift to park. Almost caused me to have an accident, because the power steering went out and nearly pulled me into another vehicle. The acceleration is bad too, feels like it is not firing all cylinders again. Have already taken in for a number of issues, including crankshaft sensor issues(was losing power to driveline); brakes locking up (have replaced the rotors and pads six times and last time I replaced both calibers as well; power steering has been replaced once before, front axles and bearings replaced. As well as, ac problems. When the first issues arose, I was told by service tech at dealership I needed a new engine, (later he completely denied telling me this) instead they fixed some things and gave it back to me. Problems have continued since, like I said have taken it in at least 6 times to a dealer and once to an independent mechanic. At first the problems were covered by warrenty, now they are not, there is only 78,000miles on the truck and has been in shop at least 6 times and is only 4 yrs old. Not sure what to do, as the problems resemble recall issues, but dealership says they aren't part of any recalls. Concerned for my safety on the road.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #117

Mar 152017

F-150

  • 52,000 miles
The right front break keeps over heating even after repeated replacement of calipers rotors and pads. The system locked up and caused heat damage to the flexible line connecting the metal line to caliper and all break components. This ocurred less than 5000 miles after complete break replacement on all tires. The mechanic stated that the driver front still had 99% of its pad. After replacing all components it did it again in less than 100 miles. The shop replaced the caliper and pads saying that it must have been a bad caliper but new one already to hot to touch after only 50 miles. Their \must be a pressure problem as the driver side is cool to the touch and passenger side you can feel the heat at hood level. The truck was made 2-13 dearborn plant. I have noticed a excessive wear on this side of the vehicle since I have owner it. Bought it new. Problem occurred on the highway

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #116

Feb 062017

F-150

  • 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes failed to respond. The failure occurred intermittency. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

- Fort Payne, AL, USA

problem #115

Feb 012016

F-150

  • 53,000 miles
Problem with master cylinder power booster pump, vehicle fails to stop while moving at short distance and low speed 15 miles or less highwy and city. Vehicle stops while moving at long distance and high speed 15 miles or more highway and city. Brake pedals vibrate and go to bottom at low speeds 15 miles or less highway and city.

- New Brunswick, NJ, USA

problem #114

Jan 152017

F-150 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
1st occurrence I was driving in town, moderate traffic and I depressed the brake pedal and it was rock solid and I could barely slow the vehicle with both feet pressing as hard as I could and the brake warning lights came on. I turned the vehicle off then when I restarted several minutes later, the issue went away. A couple of days later, I received the brake booster recall notice and took the vehicle in for repair at the local dealer. A couple of weeks after the booster recall repair I had the same issue on a rural road nearly causing an accident. I took the truck to the dealer immediately with all of the warning light illuminated and issue still occurring. The Ford dealer said it needed the vacuum pump replaced so I told them to go ahead, they charged approximately $360 for the repair. Yesterday, after turning off of a rural road to a more developed shopping area, I lost braking function with the same symptoms as previously described at a traffic light and had to use the parking brake to decelerate. I again parked the vehicle, turned off the ignition and after about 30 minutes, the brakes were working again.I have made an appointment with the dealer to have this diagnosed again in 2 days. Thank goodness my this hasn't occurred while towing my boat. The issue has occurred in both city and highway driving and always while the vehicle is in motion. Only once did the brake warning lights come on before loss of braking. The issue did not occur while turning.

- Springfield, OH, USA

problem #113

Sep 302016

F-150

  • 80,000 miles
Driver side brake pads were installed backwards causing incorrect wear

- Antioch, CA, USA

problem #112

Nov 282016

F-150

  • 50,000 miles
Two days after purchasing this two year old used limited edition F150 the power brake assist failed; weather condition was rain. Returned it to dealership who did nothing as they could not duplicate the problem. This has happened several times since purchasing the truck, and reported to the dealership, and is a major concern to me as I tow a 26' travel trailer with it. Rate of speed when applying brakes was @15mph or less, and each time the roads were wet. Called Ford today and established case # cas-11141043 for this repeat condition after dealership said there were no recalls or tsbs and that it was uncertain if it's under warranty. Today was the most recent incident and the truck is back at the dealership now.

- Woodruff, WI, USA

problem #111

Nov 192016

F-150

  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving 30 mph, the brakes failed and there was no pedal movement at all. The contact had to shift the vehicle into manual in order to slow down. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but the diagnosis was unknown. The failure mileage was 96,000.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #110

Oct 152016

F-150

  • 28,000 miles
Brakes squeak loud when in reverse.

- Huntington, IN, USA

problem #109

Oct 192016

F-150

  • miles
My master cylinder leaked and cause my breaks to lock up, that's what my repair shop said

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #108

Oct 052016

F-150

  • miles
Bought truck with 45000 miles. Drove 7000 miles. Took it to dealership for oil change and they tell me front left caliper has locked up. Need to replace caliper and brake pads. Took truck to another place for second opinion. They figured out caliper pins not lubricated and that is why it was locking up. Had to replace rotors and brake pads. During test, master cylinder failed. Have to replace. Dealership refused to take any responsibility and fix problem. There is a recall for 2013 Ford F150's master cylinder.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #107

Sep 202016

F-150

  • 65,000 miles
Loss of brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir into the brake booster

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #106

Jul 272016

F-150

  • miles
Brake rotors were turned at 13000 miles again at 26000 & 34000. Have 38000 miles on vehicle now & have same problem. Most of these miles have been on the highway

- Temple Terrace, FL, USA

problem #105

Aug 272016

F-150

  • 30,000 miles
Loss of brakes while driving. Brakes stopped working. Pedal went all the way to the floor and nothing happened. Had to use emergency brake to stop. Towed car to Ford to get brakes fixed. Brake line ended up breaking and rotors were damaged.

- East Windsor, NJ, USA

problem #104

Sep 252016

F-150

  • 32,800 miles
Driving home from a camping trip with my son, I applied the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor at the same time the "low brake fluid" warning light came on. My truck did not stop, to prevent an accident, I had to slow my truck using my parking brake, an extremely dangerous procedure. I attempted to pump the brake pedal to possibly get more pressure in the brake lines, but that did not work. The vehicle became un-driveable and had to be towed. I examined the brake fluid reservoir and saw there was no fluid. The following day, I had my truck towed to the dealer and the following day after the service tech examined it, he said the brake fluid had leaked from the master cylinder to the brake booster. The dealer replaced the master cylinder and brake booster. Luckily, I was not going at highway speeds when this brake failure occurred or my son and I could have been seriously injured.

- Canyon Country, CA, USA

problem #103

Jul 072016

F-150

  • 50,000 miles
I was in a parking lot backing out of my spot. With no warning light or any previous warning, my break system went out. Accelerating in reverse and breaks to the floor, my truck just continued to speed up. I slammed my car in park and the truck shut off. It was not until that moment that a warning light came on stating low brake fluid. I could have killed someone in this parking lot. Ford told me to drive it in and they would take a look at it. I had to tow it in myself and they claimed the warning light was on previous to me putting my car in reverse (which is wrong) but they replaced my break system for me (with the same failing system). I still have no faith in my breaks and my truck has never drove this poorly. Everything on it squeaks (probably from slamming it in park to avoid running people over). This needs to be a recall!!!

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #102

Sep 222016

F-150

  • 23,000 miles
Truck vibrates badly when applying brakes. Feel a pulse in the brake pedal.

- Rockville, MD, USA

problem #101

Sep 232016

F-150

  • 62,000 miles
Without warning brake pedal went to floor absolutely no brakes and low brake fluid light came on. Had to drive into the ditch to keep from hitting another car and used emergency brake to guan lily stop before hitting a tree. There was no warning or anything just absolutely no brakes. Master cykinder was empty put 6 pints of fluid in it. That just disappeared. No leaks any where under the truck. Ford recalled 271000 for this very issue. But mine is not included in recall. We were coming home from football game in heavy traffic at midnight. Had to call wrecker to get us home.

- Ft Gibson, OK, USA

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