10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
29 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
14 / 4
Average Mileage:
58,033 miles

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problem #271

Dec 162020

F-150

  • miles
I know how to drive it is not cool to be in trouble for not being able to control a truck that malfunction

- El Prado, NM, USA

problem #270

Feb 012022

F-150

  • miles
I lose all brake pressure driving at certian times. my brakes 100% of the time make this horrible grinding noise and I lose braking power after going from drive to reverse. I always end up getting a check brake system warning message. There is a recall for the vacuum pump and for a seal that is bad but I'm not included since my vehicles manufacturer date is 2/13 and not 8/13. I feel like this is wrong and not fair

- Mount Laurel Township, NJ, USA

problem #269

Feb 112022

F-150

  • miles
I was turning into gas station when I applied brakes to turn, power steering quit working and brakes, luckily there was no one exiting or i would have crashed into them. I was able to muscle steering wheel to make the turn. I then muscled steering wheel to a parking spot where brakes began to work. Dash board read check advance track there were no check engine lights or warning prior to turning. I then shut off vehicle then turned back on and it ran fine but drove with caution. This has happened 2 other times where power steering has feld but came back suddenly but this time on 2/11/22 I had no power steering at all for at least 60 to 70 feet. I have not had a mechanic or dealership look at because I don't know when it will happen its more of a hit and miss. The fact that there's no check engine light or warning lights on I believe any diagnostics would not show anything wrong.

- Cheyenne, WY, USA

problem #268

Feb 012022

F-150

  • miles
Was stopped at a red light, when my brake pedal suddenly went to the floor and the truck started moving forward toward the car stopped in front of me. Drove around the car and pulled off to the side. Tested it and found the brakes slowly stopped the truck if I pumped them. Got the truck home and found no leaks in any of the brake lines, wheel cylinders or master cylinder. Checked on line and found many others with the same problem; many of whom were not covered in Certain 2013-2014 Model Year Ford F-150 trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost Engines, Brake Master Cylinder Replacement recall #16S24, as mine was also not covered.

- Alpine, CA, USA

problem #267

Dec 172021

F-150

  • miles
Complete loss of braking power resulting in very dangerous driving condition to n way home. Inspection seems to be a leering master break cylinder into booster. Was driving home on highway and came to a stop light, when pressing the brakes my pedal when all the way to the ground with no stopping power to speak of followed by warnings of low break fluid. Had there been another vehicle there present this would have resulted in a very bad incident. Luckily it was late and not may were out there and I was able to use down shifting for engine braking to slow down and get to a stop. This problem came out of no where as I upkeep my vehicle well with servicing and never had a problem

- Harrison, MS, USA

problem #266

Dec 162020

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle accelerated without driver pressing gas pedal and RPM gauge jumped up to 5 (which is red zone). Brake pedal went to the floor when brakes were applied instead of causing the vehicle to stop. Emergency brake was used, and driver lost control of the vehicle resulting in a terrible accident. The crash caused injuries to driver and the death of a bicyclist.

- Taos, NM, USA

problem #265

Oct 192021

F-150

  • miles
Took vehicle in for recall issue and job not completed according to recall specifications. Break booster will need to be replaced if break cylinder leaks into part.

- Bentonville, AR, USA

problem #264

Sep 212021

F-150

  • miles
Vacuum pump and brake booster failure. Same problem and recalls have been issued to other eco boost models in newer and older years.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #263

Sep 062021

F-150

  • miles
Loss of Brake fluid, no visible leaks anywhere.

- Delano , CA, USA

problem #262

Jul 162021

F-150

  • miles
While operating the vehicle, driver experienced complete loss of brake pressure. Brake pedal extended to the floor and offered no stopping power. E-brake was utilized to bring the vehicle to a full stop. Vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and repair. Tow to a Ford dealer was not possible based on location and distance. Independent mechanic diagnosed a catastrophic failure of the main cylinder causing fluid to leak into the brake booster. This problem has already been addressed in Ford recall notice # 16V345000. This is a known problem with this model year. However, the specific VIN is not included in the recall despite the same parts and components identified in the recall. The incident occurred in a location far from owner's area of residence during off-hours. Additionally, owner was stranded far from area of residence with members of a youth group. Owner has incurred significant costs associated with towing, repairs, and alternative transportation for multiple persons. Circumstances at the time allowed for a safe stop of the vehicle. Had the failure occurred a few minutes earlier or later, the potential for catastrophic injury or death was high.

- Eldersburg, MD, USA

problem #261

Jun 272021

F-150

  • miles
My problem sounds like this issue: https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1104150_2013-2014-ford-f-150-recalled-to-fix-brake-fluid-leak-271000-trucks-affected My wife was driving the truck when a low brake fluid warning light came on and the brake pedal went to the floor. She was able to pump the pedal a bit to get the truck to slow down. Luckily she was on a street and not the highway and was able able pull off into a parking lot and coast to a stop. She left the truck there. I went to the truck and added a bottle of brake fluid the next morning. The reservoir looked empty prior to me adding the fluid. I drove the truck 1.9 miles to a garage and had almost no braking power. I kept the truck in a low gear to control speed and had to pump the brakes at stop signs and traffic lights along the way to get it to stop. At one point the brakes weren't working at all and I almost rolled out into a cross street into a passing truck that was going approx 40mph. I kept pumping and came to a stop in the lane and the passing truck was able to swerve around me to avoid a collision. When I got to the garage I checked the reservoir and the brake fluid level had dropped back below minimum on that short drive. The mechanic investigated the issue and told me the master cylinder had a leak and would need to be replaced. It was basically failing. The total for the repairs will be around $750. Thankfully my wife was on a city street and not on the highway when the master cylinder failed. Otherwise this could have ended in disaster. I called Ford and they said my truck was not covered by the recall, even though it was a 2013 Ecoboost with the 3.5L engine and came out of the the Kansas City plant as mentioned in the recall article linked above. I wanted to report it to put it on your radar in case others experience this issue. It seems like a major safety hazard.

- Grass Valley, CA, USA

problem #260

Jun 152021

F-150

  • miles
Went to leave parking lot and low brake fluid warning light appeared.No brake fluid in master cylinder..repair was replace master cylinder and booster.Fluid drained from master cylinder into booster.This is a recall on 2013 f150 with 3.5 engine but not on the 5.0!!!!!

- Louisville , KY, USA

problem #259

Jun 142021

F-150 6-cyl

  • miles
I was driving on the instate this morning and my brakes totally went out. After I was able to get vechicle stopped I drove slowly to a local shop. I car repair place was the closest one as I was out of town and was pulling a camper trailer. When the mechanic looked at it he said the brake fluid leaked from the reservoir into the brake booster. Result need to replace brake booster and master cylinder. Just like the recall from Ford # 16s24. Although my vin # is not on the recall this is the same issue.

- Hannibal, MO, USA

problem #258

Jun 042021

F-150

  • miles
Brake failure master cylinder leaked all fluid in brake booster. No injuries or accident. Lost brakes was able get off road safely.

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

problem #257

May 012021

F-150

  • 72,000 miles
Received low brake fluid warning and then catastrophic sudden brake loss to the vehicle. I used the emergency brake to slow and stop the vehicle. Master cylinder seal has failed and filled brake booster with brake fluid. Vehicle was in very light traffic when failure occurred. I have made repairs with new oem motorcraft parts to restore brakes. Vehicle mileage is 72K miles. 6.2 V8 2wd. I have receipts of my repairs.

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

problem #256

Apr 182021

F-150

  • 88,000 miles
Truck is hesitant to pull off as if brakes are stuck, idles high, jerks violently and seems as if it's losing power. I've been dealing with this issue for some time now and Liberty Ford maple has been 0 help resolving this issue. I've been hit from behind 2 times as well as multiple other close accidents due to this issue. I refuse to drive the freeway out of fear of a accident, which really affects my work. It's almost like I don't have a vehicle as I've been using family vehicles or renting.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #255

Apr 072021

F-150

  • 112,552 miles
I was on carswell turning right to forrestal towards wynn when my truck acted wired my speed wasnt reading no mileage and my truck wasnt accelerate right it was going up too much on rpms so I decided to park and turn it off and then turn it on again so I did so then it went away so I turned left on wynn towards daniel drive and turned right because I was going to lisas chicken when I was coming back to carswell the same way I went it did it again so I got it homw and havent moved it since and also a while back my truck locked my front right brake when I was coming from Oklahoma casino going towards arlington on hwy 114 and all of a sudden it didnt let me drive and I barely made it to a gas staion right next to that hwy where 114 and 377 meet

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #254

Mar 102021

F-150

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop. The brake pedal was pushed to the floor however, the stopping distance was extended. The low brake fluid low message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake booster and brake master cylinder were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer keesee motor company located at 111 S broadway, cortez, co 81321 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V345000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Cortez, CO, USA

problem #253

May 242016

F-150

  • 1 miles
I would you like to revisit ins # 11229625 May 24 23016. I think Ford mis represented how many brake master cylinders were installed on new 2013 F150 that are bad and causing loss of most braking and $1200 fix because it also damages the vaccume canister fill up with brake fluid..... no warnings when failed I was in reverse in a walmart parking lot

- Fort Mohave, AZ, USA

problem #252

Dec 022020

F-150

  • 97,000 miles
Brake fluid leaking into the brake booster, audible chime, message center alert, brake warning on the instrument panel. This happened when we were backing out of the driveway and pulling into a parking spot.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

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