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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
27 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 1
Average Mileage:
58,955 miles

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2013 Ford F-150 brakes problems

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2013 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 6 of 16)

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problem #203

Jul 042019

F-150

  • 69,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Traveling 50 mph on a 4 lane road when engine shut off. Had power to vehicle but no steering or brakes. I was able to get off the 4 lane highway successfully. The truck would turn over but not crank, after sitting 90 minutes, it cranked. Took to Ford dealership the next morning. They said it was the #27 fuse that controls the fuel pump. Put a kit in to move the #27 fuse to an isolated location so it wouldn't get hot and malfunction. The cost was $250. I asked it there was a recall and they said no. I said someone is going to get killed because this is dangerous. The response was we have been getting a lot of these. I was lucky and was able to get off the road. The next person might not be as lucky. Something needs to be done before someone is fatally injured.

- Conover, NC, USA

problem #202

Jul 052019

F-150

  • 27,600 miles
Brake fail know problem need to expand recall to include more trucks master cylinder leaks into power booster '.. could off been backing boat into lake from brake fluid leak problems of the 2013 Ford F-150 27 problems related to brake fluid leak have been reported for the 2013 Ford F-150. Unable to add 27 complaints due to 1900 character limit more reports available at: From failure date: 05/27/2019 the contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds, the brake fluid warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 16V345000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The mechanic stated that the brake fluid leaked into the master cylinder. The contact called an unknown dealer, but they were not able to assist. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000.

- Fort Mohave, AZ, USA

problem #201

Jun 302019

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 27,630 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that there was a failure with the brake seal that caused brake fluid to release from the cylinder into the brake master cylinder. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle when the failure occurred. The vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 16V345000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the vehicle exhibited the same failure as the recall campaign. Anderson Ford bullhead city (928-482-3238, located at 2585 AZ-95, bullhead city, AZ 86442) was made aware of the failure by the contact and the manufacturer. The vehicle was repaired at the tune of $1,160.54. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 27,630.

- Fort Mohave, AZ, USA

problem #200

Jun 082019

F-150

  • 59,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 60 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. Also, the low brake fluid warning indicator illuminated. The parking brake was applied to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to ricart Ford (4255 S hamilton rd, groveport, oh 43125, (614) 836-6260) where it was diagnosed that the rear most cup seal in the brake master cylinder rolled, resulting in leaking from the brake fluid reservoir in the brake booster. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V345000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: Cas-17958951-H8H4S3. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000. The VIN was not available.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #199

Jun 132018

F-150

  • 139,000 miles
Was towing a smaller pick up on a car carrier approaching a stop light aprox 30 feet in front of me at about 40 mph. A car in the lane to my right pulled into my lane & I applied my breaks a bit harder now that I have less room to stop. My truck did not slow down any, I pushed the break peddle to the floor & still wasn't slowing down. I pushed the emergency brake to the floor yet still collided with the car in front of me, causing serious damage to both vehicles. After my truck was repaired I picked it up at 6pm one evening & the next morning called back saying something was seriously wrong with my truck. It was randomly slowing down & speeding up out of my control & hearing a odd noise from the engine area. 4 hours later I slammed into another car because it would not slow down & stop.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #198

May 272019

F-150

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds, the brake fluid warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 16V345000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The mechanic stated that the brake fluid leaked into the master cylinder. The contact called an unknown dealer, but they were not able to assist. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000.

- Cameron, NC, USA

problem #197

May 182019

F-150

  • 0 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was leaving pnc art center and put the car in drive and started to drive and quickly noticed I did not have any brakes. I put on the emergency brake so as not to hit the car in front of me.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #196

Apr 302019

F-150

  • 1,090,000 miles
Ford, F-150, 2013 ecoboost (109K miles). While driving the breaks become hard as a rock, fail to stop truck and check break systems warning comes onto dash. Happens during moist weather conditions. Most recently, after coasting to a stop and stranded with no breaks on a rural road (actively raining), I turned off the traction control and breaks returned to normal. This break failure happened 4 times to date, during high speeds, average speeds and low speeds. This is extremely dangerous. No recall for my VIN, although the truck meets recall details.

- Ottawa, IL, USA

problem #195

Oct 262018

F-150

  • 70,000 miles
Billy cain Ford sold a truck to me as low mileage with no carfax damage. Salesman tom chacko promised a carfax report at closing. He failed to produce the report upon delivery to me at work. Tom vowed the truck had no damages. Carfax/auto check showed 4 brake failures and 2 alternator failures. Greene Ford verified flood damage 12-11-18. Tom chacko denied their findings 12-12-18, requested written report. Lemon squad documented flood damage 12-26-18. All three reports show consistent flood damage. Jason pirkle warranty/finance manager refused to repair failed emissions stating they were not covered under my extended warranty purchase. The emissions coded 170mi after purchase indicating that code was reset before my purchase. The emissions damage was covered under emissions performance warranty coverage federal mandate. Greene Ford gladly repaired the emissions with no issues. Jason pirkle presented the truck to wells fargo bank, state farm insurance, and Ford motor warranty division as undamaged value. The truck only has salvage value because of the flood damage. Over $5000 in repairs and 34 days in the repair shop. The truck has massive electrical issues from flood damage. I have not driven the truck since 12-11-2018. Major efforts were taken to deceive the buyer of this truck. If billy cain Ford had presented the truck truthfully I would have never purchased the truck. Billy cain Ford did a purchase inspection, maintenance service inspection, and complete detail so they had knowledge of flood damage. A registered mail request for buy back was sent to cody cain 1-17-2019 and he not responded to the request. Billy cain Ford has not made a honest written offer to resolve this issue to date.

- Flowery Branch, GA, USA

problem #194

Feb 132019

F-150

  • miles
Brake lines collapsed twice causing wire brakes and rotors. Service center recommended filing a complaint.

- Clarksburg, NJ, USA

problem #193

Mar 202019

F-150

  • 40,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

A advance track and brake service light came on. After a dealership inspection I was informed the pressure transducer is showing over 200 psi when no brake is applied. Dealership says it needs a new hcu. 1500$ cost for a hcu this is unsat a person should not have to worry about brakes going out overnight like I was informed could happen. This should be fixed with a recall.

- Oak Harbor, WA, USA

problem #192

Feb 022018

F-150

  • 66,621 miles
1. loss of brakes resulting in pedal going all way to floor at 35 mph city. Recall 16S24 but Ford dealership is saying my vehicle is not included 2. loss of engine power while attempting to merge onto highway at 65 mph, this has occurred three times. 3. recall 19S07: Brought into dealership, stated they don't have the software yet to remedy the problem of sudden power train downshift prime Ford 857 portland rd saco Maine 04072 service manager :stacey drummey 207-571-5035

- Scarborough, ME, USA

problem #191

Feb 012019

F-150

  • 147,812 miles
Vehicle refused to stop at red light when I was traveling at 40mph. I had to climb the median to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of.me.

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #190

Nov 282018

F-150

  • 92,500 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the brake pedal failed to stop the vehicle occasionally. Each occurrence lasted approximately 10 to 25 seconds. The contact had to use all of his body weight to depress the brake pedal. Cal cars (10828 w sunset hwy, airway heights, wa 99001, (509) 244-2277) test drove the vehicle for two days, but could not duplicate the failure. The contact purchased an extended warranty on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact scheduled another appointment with the dealer to re-check the brakes. The failure mileage was 92,500.

- Hayden, ID, USA

problem #189

Dec 072018

F-150

  • 40,000 miles
I have had 3 issues with the vehicles brake master cylinder failing. All in a 4 month period. The brake master cylinder fails and I am left with little or no brakes. The dealership tells me I have some kind of contamination in the fluid. They have replaced the master cylinder twice and Ford will not do anything about the problem, so I am advised to replace all brake components to the tune of 2500. Dollars. This is a serious issue that Ford Motor Company should address and wont help me at all. The brakes don't give you any warning when they are going to fail. Every time they fail I have been driving, luckily no one has been killed or injured yet. Nobody can guaranty me if I fix the braking system that it will work like it is supposed to.

- Milton, PA, USA

problem #188

Dec 032018

F-150

  • 40,000 miles
Brake master cylinder fail. I have had 2 brake master cylinder fails and will be taking the vehicle in for the 3rd time to replace another brake master cylinder. This has happened since August 2018. 3 master cylinders within the last 5 months.

- Milton, PA, USA

problem #187

Nov 072018

F-150

  • 60,000 miles
3 major brake jobs in less that 70 thousand miles and a recall to the brake master cylinder. I have had a pulsing in my pedal and front end literally at 20K mile intervals and have had to machine / resurface or fully replace rotors and pads 3 times on a truck with only 60K in miles on it Ford still refuses to admit a problem however the rotors they are using have since been replaced in fact after the 2 years of using these rotors but the problem still remains I just want to something on record should something happen to myself or any one I have as a passenger as written documentation of this continued problem. This is not only dangerous its irresponsible on their part

- Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA

problem #186

Oct 312018

F-150 6-cyl

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving at a slow speed, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Autonation Ford panama city (located at 730 15th St, panama city, fl 32401, (850) 253-7000) was contacted and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V345000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

- Panama City Beach, FL, USA

problem #185

Oct 112018

F-150

  • 83,838 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While attempting to brake, the brake pedal vibrated and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated that the front brakes were not engaging. Occasionally, the check brake system indicator would illuminate. The contact stated that the failures occurred multiple times intermittently. The dealer (dick edwards auto plaza, 1825 goldenbelt blvd, junction city, ks 66441) stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V345000 (service brakes). The manufacturer was also made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 83,838.

- Junction City, KS, USA

problem #184

Oct 042018

F-150

  • 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle bucked when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to slam on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to ace Ford (487 mantua pike, woodbury, NJ 08096, 856-845-6600) and they tested the brakes, but found no failure. The dealer offered to replace the brakes and rotors. The contact agreed and the repairs were completed; however, the contact was unsure that the vehicle was safe to drive. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 48,000.

- Swedesborough, NJ, USA

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