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After taking a 100 mile trip truck was parked for 24 hours. As I started vehicle information screen showed a low brake fluid level and a brake warning light on. After exploring the master cylinder was extremely. After examining all brake lines and the ground for leaking fluid ther was none/wet spots any where.I went to a care store with a different vehicle I added 12 fluid ounces of dot 4 brake fluid. After testing the brakes depressing the brake pedal 4 or 5 times the pedal stayed very soft and depessed all the way to the floor. Once again the master cylinder was empty of fluid wit absolutely no oil visible on the truck or on ground.had vehicle towed to a repair facility. I was told by the mechanic that master cylinder fail and all fluid accumulated in the booster pump. I am aware the Ford has recalled 2013/2014 ff-150 with the 3.5 engine for the same problem..
With 56000 miles on the vehicle, lost all brake fluid. Attempted to drive and found almost no effective braking was possible. Low brake fluid level came on just prior to parking the truck, brakes seemed normal. When I went to leave parking spot a few hours later, the brake pedal went to the floor.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was parked in the carport, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire was flat. The contact called roadside assistance to the house and they determined that the lug nuts were severely rusted and four of them had to be broken in order to have the spare tire installed. The vehicle was driven to vicksburg Ford Lincoln (2431 N frontage rd, vicksburg, ms 39180), but the refused to repair the vehicle because the lug nuts were severely rusted. The vehicle had to driven back to the contact's residence and repaired by an independent mechanic. In addition, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear wheels while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that all four wheels and the rotors, brake pads, and ball joints needed to be replaced due to rust and corrosion. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
Found the brake fluid to have suddenly leaked and lost complete control of the car's brakes system while driving. Extremely dangerous and almost had the truck roll into a busy intersection while driving on a downhill street. No modifications have been performed to the truck's brake system and truck has been with low mileage (36000~). took it to my local Ford dealer to fix and the same issue occurred that same week.
- Fontana, CA, USA
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The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 40-50 mph, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to crown Ford (located at 256 swain St, fayetteville, nc 28303, (910) 920-9614) where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced, and the brake calipers, rear brake drums, front brake pads, and front brake rotors needed to be resurfaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failures were still evident. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
After pulling out of the parking lot of the place we stayed and driving 1/2 mile on a 2 lane road, I attempted to pull over at a gas station for gas before getting onto the interstate. I noticed the brake pedal was very spongy and braking was barely responsive. The pedal was pressed to the floor and then the check brakes indicator message dinged on the truck's info display as I was slowly able to pull into the gas station. After using the E-brake to assist in bringing the truck to a stop, I placed the truck in park and raised the hood. I checked the brake fluid reservoir level and it was well below the minimum line and was close to completely empty. I crawled under the vehicle to visually inspect for leaks of any kind from the brake lines following them up to the brake booster and brake master cylinder with no presence of any leaking brake fluid. I added a total of 2 quarts of dot 4 brake fluid to the reservoir in the hopes that maybe the system was just low somehow. I drove the truck back to the park we had just left only a little over a half mile away and parked the vehicle as the braking was still greatly diminished. As it is the weekend, I have been unable to get the vehicle serviced. I have called the Ford recall help line and was told that my truck was not included in the 2013-2014 F150 vehicle recall even though it is the 3.5 ecoboost model and was built using the identical brake components that were recalled by Ford. Based on the description of the brake master cylinder failure conditions indicated in the 16S24 Ford recall and the conditions I am experiencing with my vehicle's brake failure, I am confident these conditions are related and the brake master cylinder has failed flooding the brake booster with brake fluid.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving 2 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16V345000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was towed to ken grody Ford carlsbad (located at 5555 paseo del norte, carlsbad, ca 92008, (760) 438-9171) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the master cylinder. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Rear seal on brake master cylinder failed and all fluid went into brake booster resulting in complete loss of brakes. This was a huge recall but did not cover my vehicle. Emergency brake had to be used to stop the vehicle. I was on city street and narrowly avoided a crash at an intersection. Vehicle was towed to mel hambleton Ford in wichita ks. Diagnosed there and currently being repaired for approximately $800. Recall does not cover my VIN number and there is no warranty.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to apply excessive force to stop the vehicle. The contact continued driving and later took the vehicle to mcfarland Ford sales (located at 151 portsmouth ave, exeter, nh 03833, (603) 772-5953). The vehicle was test driven and the contact was informed that the front and rear brakes needed to be adjusted and the rotors needed to be turned. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later took the vehicle to portsmouth Chevrolet (located at 549 us-1 byp, portsmouth, nh 03801, (844) 299-6541) where the front and rear rotors were replaced with the air vent rotors. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and informed the contact that there was no recall on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 22,500.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to respond and the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the master cylinder and booster needed to be replaced. The contact called nick nicholas Ford Inc (2901 fl-44, inverness, fl 34453, (352) 726-1231) and was referred to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 88,030.
While driving, I had a "low brake fluid" light come on. When I approached the next intersection the brake pedal went almost all the way to the floor. I then pulled into a parking lot and the brakes failed completely having use the emergency brake to stop. I opened the hood and inspected the master cylinder and found that there was no brake fluid. I also noticed that when I removed the cap on the master cylinder the there was suction in the reservoir. My conclusion is that the master cylinder has failed and the brake fluid is being sucked into the brake booster. I called the Ford dealer service department and was told that there was no recall on this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2014 F-150. While driving 70 mph, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to stop. The emergency brake was engaged to stop the vehicle and the low brake fluid warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to five star Ford lewisville (1144 N stemmons fwy, lewisville, tx 75067, 469- 470-4900) where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder and brake booster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure should be included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V345000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 163,000.
Low brake fluid light came on as I was coming off the freeway on the off ramp. Pressed brakes and had no brakes. I had to use the parking brake to avoid smashing into vehicles at the stop light. After getting vehicle stopped into a parking lot. I looked up my vehicle for recalls. Had a recall for brake master cylinder blowing fluid into the brake booster. Took the car to my local Ford dealer, and due to the miles, they gave me the impression my vehicle was not covered by the NHTSA recall and that they would have to get authorization to fix the vehicle, otherwise I'd have to pay for it. (never knew recalls were subject to mileage)
Driving in the new orleans french quarter, audible warning tone and visual indicator said "brake fluid low". added one container of brake fluid, proceeded 1/2 mile. Again, audible warning and visual indicator showed low brake fluid. Added fluid to line in container. 1 mile, same indicators. Upon inspection, all brake fluid has leaked into the brake booster. No visible leak or fluid on the ground. This could have caused a serious accident. There is a recall on this for the same year vehicle but it supposedly does not include this VIN #. apparently it should.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. When the vehicle was started, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and restarted; however, the warning indicator reappeared. Also, the brake pedal was depressed and went straight to the floorboard. The vehicle was towed to jim hudson Ford (located at 1201 w main St, lexington, SC 29072, 803-359-4114) where it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V345000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000. The VIN was not available.
Driving down the highway, trying to change lane to exit the road, press on my brakes to slow down, then my brakes light came on, saying iam low on brake fluid, and my breaks dont work, the pedal went al the way down to the flood. Put on my hazards light on, and let the truck slow down to an exit, very slow to stop while driving. Found out there a recall on my truck, call Ford #, they tell me that the truck had been service before in 2016, and there only one recall fix per vehicle. So iam out luck, the brake booster and master cylinder have to be replaced again..at my own expense...
We were leaving to get lunch, came up to a stop sign at about 30mph with a car coming downhill on the road we were getting ready to take. I attempted to use my brakes to stop at the stop sign, I was unable to stop and had lost my brakes. There was a grinding noise and my foot that was on the brake was fully pressed. We rolled through the stop sign, cutting off the car. I found the brake booster, vacuum / master cylinder to be an issue after taking it to a mechanic and dealership. This was the second time I've had these parts replaced with about 9,000 miles difference between the two instances (the first instance was unreported to NHTSA). Ford was contacted but I was informed there was nothing that could be done due to my state's (Ohio) lemon law.
Advancetrac service keeps coming on and steering and brakes begin pulsing and shaking and can't hardly turn, has happened when going straight and when turning while going from 35 to 70 mph on highway or side street. Only 19000 miles
When pushing on brakes after stopping, the pedal becomes soft and goes farther down. This has happened several times when stopping at a traffic light, stop sign, and trying to park on driveway.
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- Pennsburg, PA, USA