The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While approaching a stop sign at approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when it was depressed. The failure occurred without warning. The contact pulled over, checked the brake fluid, and noticed it was empty. The contact purchased fluid from an auto parts store and refilled the brake fluid; however, the brake fluid was empty again a mile down the road. Roadside assistance towed the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact notified the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

- Tequesta, FL, USA

Brake rotors warping prior to 18,000 miles; engine cooler fan runs in high speed during summer months, all the time.

- Indian Mound, TN, USA

I purchased my truck on January 6th, 2016. I noticed the soft pedal on my test drive, and the dealer said they would be happy to fix the issue at no charge to me, so I made an appointment to have the brakes serviced. They replaced the front pads, and cut the rotors, replaced the rear pads and rotors. My brakes were worse. I explained that the brake pedal travels to the floor. Even if you "pump" the brakes, the pedal will still continue to go to the floor. Under normal, gradual braking, the is excessive travel before the brakes start to grab. Under a "panic stop", the pedal will go right down with poor response. After 3 more trips, they have replaced the master cylinder, ABS module, all four pads, rear rotors, and bled the system. No improvement has been achieved, and they have since said they cannot do anything more for me.

- Waukesha, WI, USA

Yesterday when I got into my truck and started it the low brake fluid light came on and the brake pedal instantly went to the floor leaving the truck with no brakes. I got out and checked the brake fluid reservoir level and it was completely empty but, there was no leaks anywhere, the truck had to be towed to get fixed. I discussed it with joe and upon exploring this further joe came across the attached article and it turns out this sudden total loss of breaks has happened to several other F150 truck and are being investigated.

- Houston, TX, USA

Disappearing brake fluid. Refilled 3 times in a matter of 15 miles. Refilled again at home pumped brakes the fluid is draining but is not found on the ground.

- Lexington, SC, USA

I am the owner of a 2013 Ford F150 crew cab. May I say that the brakes on this vehicle are at best sketchy, at worse dangerous. I have experienced rough stops on numerous occasions and had to have them attending to by technicians more than once. The rotors have been turned, but the stuttering stops persist. They tell me that nothing can be done until I change them and that doesn't sit well with me. Why should I have to pay to get what I feel are defective brakes fixed?

- Palmdale, CA, USA

Low brake fluid warning then no brakes when traveling after work. Brake pedal to floor with no brakes. Emergency brake used to get home. Brake fluid reservoir empty and no apparent signs of leakage. From other sites on internet this appears to be a common problem with the master cylinder seal leaking fluid to booster. Fluid level normal when checked 3 days previous prior to leaving for a 1,000 mile trip. Will take to Ford dealer 08mar16

- Amarillo, TX, USA

I was driving my vehicle going towards charlotte's saddlery, which luckily was close to the Ford dealership. I was within a mile or two when this happened. All of a sudden the brake fluid light came on and then I heard a bang and smoke came out of the right side of the front of the car and I lost brakes. I could no longer brake but fortunately was not on a highway so I just drove the mile to the dealership very slowly keeping a big distance from any cars.

- Houston, TX, USA

The 2013 Ford F-150 will intermittently ride with the brakes engaged. When letting off the gas pedal it will quickly come to a stop (both on the highway and urban roads). Brake pads have been replaced twice (@ 55,000 miles) and I have noticed a considerable drop in the calculated miles per gallon since observing the issue. I took it to the dealer and they said that it was working properly. They did not hook it up to electronically to perform an advance diagnosis. They instructed me to bring it back when it acts up again. The problem is that it happens intermittently. The only way I could get the vehicle to "disengage the brakes" while driving is to come to complete stop, engage 4WD, drive a few hundred feet, then place the truck back into 2wd. This would normally reset the braking. Appears to happen in colder temperatures. Additionally, the brake pedal occasionally (every six months) will have a grinding pulsating vibration lasting several minutes. The brakes did not go out but it feels as if metal on metal is grinding which creates an unusual and alarming circumstance.

- Louisville, KY, USA

Total brake system failure as I was driving on residential streets. Without warning, within one block vehicle went from having fully functional brakes to total brake loss. Previous to failure, vehicle exhibited no handling issues, sounds, or symptoms to indicate that there was a problem. The vehicle was traveling approximately 25 mph when I touched the brakes. Without warning a loud, high pitched sound started coming from the front drivers side of the vehicle. The sound lasted about 5 seconds. When the sound ended, the brakes did not function and when I pressed the brake pedal it went straight to the floor without resistance. All regularly scheduled and recommended maintenance had been preformed. As a result of brake failure, vehicle sustained damage to passenger side. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. Avis Ford dealership preformed the repairs. I asked the dealership if they were aware of any similar issues having been reported and they said that they were unaware of such similar reports.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

3 weeks ago, the front brakes on my '13 F150 began vibrating for long periods of time at slower speeds and did not feel like they were releasing at all after braking. This occurred when the brakes were still cool and in all conditions, dry, snow and rain. The truck had barely 40K miles so I took it to brakes plus and they said that the brake pads were completely falling apart; disintegrating they said. I had them install new brakes ($275) and the vibration went away for 2 weeks, but started up again. It could be felt in the steering wheel and appeared to be keeping the vehicle from accelerating. I took the truck back to the dealership (larry H miller Ford, lakewood, co) where I had purchased it used about 8 mos prior. I had the coverage of an extended warranty to 48K miles. They said they inspected the brakes and drove it and could find nothing wrong. Interestingly enough, the vibration is completely gone now and it's been about 3 weeks?? I am convinced they did something to repair the problem but did now want to tell me what they found. Especially if in the future the calipers, master cylinder, or something else major on the brakes was going to fail.

- Castle Rock, CO, USA

Brake cylinder failure; took two weeks for repair at Ford dealer.

- Plano, TX, USA

On 24 Dec 2013 at 2:15 pm I had to brake hard trying to avoid a car coming across my path in a parking lot (there was a resulting accident with no injuries, but damage to the other vehicles front fender). I wasn't moving very fast less than (10mph) and instead of just grabbing the brakes the truck shuddered violently before the brakes actually grabbed. I've noticed this on several other occasions. I'm not sure if this is expected behavior with the anti-lock brakes, but I'm convinced I could have manually stopped the truck faster.

- Bellevue, NE, USA

On July 6,2015 I came out of the gym entered my truck, turned it on the brake light came on and the peddle went all the way to the floor, luckily I was parked and not driving when it happened or the outcome could have been different. I called my dealer they sent a tow truck, out to pick up my vehicle. Brake fluid was low it had leaked internally from the master cylinder into the vacuum line then into brake booster. They had to replace the brake booster and the master cylinder. I just wanted to let you know that it is happening.my truck is an eco boost V6 and it is now March and I am taking my truck back in as son as I can get an appointment because of the front brakes grinding and squeezing, making noise when I come T a stop. My vehicle only has 27,000 plus miles. The brake failing happened at 22,000 plus miles. I have the invoice and work order in my possession when and if it is needed. I 'm as I stated earlier was lucky I wasn't moving.my only displeasure was that I had to rent a car for 2 days or stay home, so even though they didn't charge me I still paid over $200 for a rental car.

- Charleston, SC, USA

Started 2 weeks ago it was a cold 20 degree morning and my brake light / parking brake light was on. A little later it was off and thought it must be a switch. Short while later it was on and off and on over and over. I checked the brake fluid and found it to be between the max and min levels. I have put more in since then. The trucks braking for the most part seems ok but have noticed at times in town the pedal does sink slightly lower than normal. Now I have see this problem and it makes since its having symptoms similar to what others are complaining of. It is a 2013 F-150 FX4 3.5 eboost. I hope Ford takes this serious I I'll be taking this to the Ford dealer here local to me and having it looked at. This problem makes me nervous does Ford even offer a updated part that won't break down again if I have my vehicle fixed? noticed if I'm parked on. On a hill facing down the hill the light will go off but flat or any other position light comes off and on also brake fluid is down little bit again.

- New Castle, PA, USA

We have had 3 wrecks in this truck from rear ending people because the truck would not stop or the peadalwould go to the floor I still own this truck because I still owe a lot of money on it. I cant afford to get rid of it. So I just hardly ever drive it unless I have to it normally stops except those three times it hasn't I don't know what it could be the mechanics that fixed it back after it was wrecked said everything was okay. All three times we were accelerating and had to stop abruptly. My wife wrecked it once and I twice. The second time I wrecked it was not 24 hours after I got it back from the body shop after my wife wrecked it. Something has to be wrong but it works most of the time.

- Maumelle, AR, USA

Brake master cylinder failed resulting in total loss of braking. The vehicle has a 5.0L V8 engine. I was approaching a left turn and applied pressure to my brake pedal and lost braking at that point. Very low mileage on the vehicle when it failed, 14,813.

- Brighton, MI, USA

I have had my vehicle for a little over two years and have had to have my front breaks and rotors replaced 4 times. The first time being within the first month of purchase of my vehicle. Ford did the first replacement for free, but I have paid for the rest. The rotors show unusual wear and warping every time. Even with new rotors and pads the breaks are squeeky and jerky. This has not caused me an accident yet, but I have had to replace the brakes every 20 to 25 thousand miles otherwise I feel like they would have failed.

- Centreville, MI, USA

I was sitting at a red light with my foot on the brake, when my truck suddenly started rolling forward. I pumped the brake multiple times and the pedal went all the way to the ground with no braking effect. I made contact with the car in front of me.

- Kerrville, TX, USA

Started vehicle at my work location, brake light came on, checked brake fluid resevior found it low. Filled with brake fuid, drove to dealer with less that 100% braking power. Dealer replaced brake master cylinder and booster. Dealer work ticket attached.

- Missouri City, TX, USA