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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 1
Average Mileage:
37,710 miles

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2014 Ford F-150 brakes problems

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2014 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 13)

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problem #230

Jul 292022

F-150

  • miles

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

Brake fluid leaking from reservoir into brake chamber required to pump brakes to stop truck

- Helena, AL, USA

problem #229

Jul 202022

F-150

  • miles
Brakes failed suddenly. Thankfully in a parking lot but 10 minutes earlier I was going 65 down the highway. Had it towed to mechanic. Brake master cylinder failure. Requires $1200 repair to replace brake master cylinder and brake booster. No open recalls shown. Very unsafe.

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

problem #228

May 232022

F-150

  • miles
Brakes started grinding and a fluid like substance was coming out. Took it in for a check and brake pad had came off and caliper had busted and was leaking brake fluid.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #227

Jan 312022

F-150 6-cyl

  • miles

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

Vehicle down shifted from 6th gear to 1st gear, while going 70. Rear tires locked up and slide. Vehicle repeat the issue after a brief stop on the side of road to check for broken parts and determining there was nothing visually broken and no warning lights, error codes, or weird sounds when cranked. Pulled vehicle over and called for a trailer. Trailered vehicle to residence. Found where Ford has a recall for similar event in the 2011-13 models related to OSS and PCM.

- Brooklyn, MS, USA

problem #226

Jan 062022

F-150

  • miles
On 2 separate occasions while driving I have went to stop and brake pedal would not push down. Brake system failure light and alarm came

- Madisonville , TN, USA

problem #225

Dec 102021

F-150

  • miles
Brakes are hard to push. Verified by independent service center. Warning message when it happened.

- Alexander City, AL, USA

problem #224

Nov 302021

F-150

  • miles

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

My 2014 F150 LISTED ABOVE IS HAVING BRAKING ISSUES. THE PEDAL IS HARD AS A ROCK AT TIMES AND YOU HAVE TO PUT ALL OF YOUR WEIGHT INTO STOPPING THE VEHICLE. WHEN THIS OCCURS IT MAKES A GURGGLING SOUND OUT AT THE BRAKE BOOSTER. UPON VIEWING SOME MECHANICAL SITES ON THE NET THIS HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS YEAR MODEL TRUCK AS THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD BE LEAKING INTO THE BOOSTER AND OR THE BRAKE BOOSTER HAS GONE BAD. I PUT IN MY VEHICLE VIN AND IT SHOWS ZERO RECALLS FOR MY TRUCK. HOW CAN THIS BE WHEN IT'S EXACTLY WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO OTHERS OF THE SAME YEAR REGAURDLESS OF WHERE IT WAS BUILT. MY 17 YEAR OLD SON DROVE THIS TO SCHOOL TODAY AND ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE UPON PARKING AS THE PEDAL GOT SO HARD HE COULD HARDLY STOP THE TRUCK FROM HITTING THEM, THE LIGHT DID COME ON IN THE DASH PANEL BUT WENT OUT. WILL THIS BE A RECALL IN THE NEAR FUTURE BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED" ARE WE SUPPOSED TO GET THIS FIX AT OUR EXPENSE" PLEASE CONTACT US AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE TO HELP US WITH THIS MATTER.

- Inman, SC, USA

problem #223

Jul 232020

F-150

  • miles
Hard brake pedal at stopping and backing up with a grinding sounds

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #222

Sep 182021

F-150

  • miles
Brake fluid leaking into break booster

- Visalia, CA, USA

problem #221

Jun 222021

F-150

  • miles
I bought my 2014 Ford F150 3.5 L truck new from Livermore, CA Ford. At 24,158 miles I received a recall for a brake master cylinder failure notice. Ford repaired the brake system under 16S24. At 64,018 June 2021 as I was driving out of my church parking lot I stepped on the brakes and pedal went to the floor. No other indicator. I checked online and found the Ford recall. I had not remembered that they already fixed it. When I took it to the dealer they said I would have to pay because there was no recall on it. I guess when they fixed it the first time they took my VIN off of the list. I could have killed someone because the failure was immediate. I paid over $1000 for the repair and contacted Ford. They said too bad, that there is no recall. I have been a mechanic over 60 years and never had to replace a master cylinder. Then my new modern F150 has it fail twice in 3 years? I tried to file a complaint with Ford and they told me no. That with no recall too bad. I love my truck but this dangerous situation should not be allowed.

- Livermore, CA, USA

problem #220

Oct 282014

F-150

  • miles

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

Our 2014 F150 has had a problem with brakes squealing since day 1 I've checked for recalls but our vehicle doesn't fit the criteria. We are told by a brakes company we do not have a brake problem. There are only 68000 miles on vehicle something has been causing the noise the entire time The reason we are only now checking is my husband just got hearing aids and now acknowledges the problem( wouldn't take my word for it) Have there been any other complaints regarding this?

- Olive Branch, MS, USA

problem #219

Jul 162021

F-150

  • miles
Complete hydraulic brake failure (front and rear). While the vehicle was in motion, brakes were applied to stop the vehicle, but the brake peddle went completely to the floor without any braking operation. The vehicle had to be stopped with the parking brake. Upon further inspection, the brake fluid reservoir had fluid in it, but brake fluid was leaking out from the region of the master cylinder and booster. This vehicle was recalled for the same, or similar issues, and the recall repairs were performed by Ford in 2016, however, this issue occurred after the recall repairs.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #218

Jul 102021

F-150

  • miles
Lost brakes at the same time the low Brake Fuid warning light came on. Was able to slow down by shifting the automatic transmission into a lower gear and using the Emergency Brake. The the fluid in the Brake Fluid reservoir was empty. I refilled the Brake Fluid reservoir up to the full line. It Brake warning light was off so I decided to try to make it back home. About 2 uses of the brakes and they failed completely again as I used the same method of stopping the truck as I did before when I found a safe place to get off the road. After having it towed to my house I pulled the Master Cylinder off the Brake Booster and the Booster was full of Brake Fluid. The rear seal of the Master Cylinder had completely failed. The issue is the same issue as on the other 2 recalls on 2014 Ford F150 Ecoboost and the other 2014 Ford F150 with the rear seal on the Brake Master Cylinder failing which allows the Brake Fluid to be pumped into the Brake Booster instead of the Brake Calipers. If they used the same Brake Master Cylinder on the 5.0 Liter F150 as they did on the recalled F150s, then they need to recall these also.

- Loganville, GA, USA

problem #217

Jul 042021

F-150

  • miles
Brakes failed after I had driven and parked the truck. Brakes worked normal. Cranked up and went to drive away and brake warning light illuminates. Applied brakes and pedal goes to the floor. Opened hood, Master cylinder empty. It-€™s looks like the Brake Master cylinder suddenly failed. Luckily it happened when I was starting off.

- Valdosta , GA, USA

problem #216

Jun 202021

F-150

  • miles
On 6-20-2021 the brakes failed on my 2014 Ford F150 3.5 V6 Ecoboost engine almost causing an accident. I found two recall notices but my VIN number was not listed. I took the vehicle to Ford in Livermore, CA and had it repaired. I then contacted Ford and I have a case number. I then went through all my maintenance history and found that there was actually a recall in 2017 with my VIN number. Apparently I did take the vehicle in and it was repaired. The recall was then deleted on my truck because it was repaired. Now in 2021 the same problem happened again. A master cylinder is a pretty simple part and should not fail this often. I will follow up on this with Ford.....

- Livermore, CA, USA

problem #215

Jun 202021

F-150

  • miles
there are two safety recalls on 2014 Ford F150 brake master cylinder failures. My VIN is not on the recall list but I have the exact same problem as they have. My brakes failed and I almost ran into a cross street with traffic. I have the vehicle in the shop now and they say if I am not on their recall list they can not help. My vehicle is the same year, same model, same engine etc. so I am confused. This is definetely a safety concern. Will be interesting how many other vehicles like mine have the same problem.o

- Livermore, CA, USA

problem #214

Jun 212021

F-150

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the brakes failed. When the contact attempted to move the vehicle out of the park position the brake pedal failed to engage, the brake pedal became hard to move. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be moved by reversing the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic that located the failure code at the brake booster and the master cylinder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20v332000 (service brakes hydraulic). The failure mileage was 83,000.

- Dorchester, SC, USA

problem #213

May 212021

F-150

  • miles
Brake failure due to broken brake line. The hard metal brake line that runs from the distribution line on the ABS unit to the front drivers side brake came in contact with the steering linkage rubbing a hole in it. I have notified Ford customer care and my local dealer and they do not wish to take care of the issue. This posses a huge safety concern.

- Concho, AZ, USA

problem #212

May 062021

F-150

  • miles
While driving in rush hour traffic! my brake pedal became soft then there was a sudden loss of any braking. I did check for a recall but was told even though there is in fact a recall for the issue my vehicle is not part of it.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #211

Apr 122020

F-150

  • 134,360 miles
We were driving at 55 mph down highway when suddenly trucks rear end jumped up in the air I coasted to the shoulder got towed to shop to find out the rear end transfer case and transmission had locked up and completly stripped everything teeth were broken on all parts pieces litterally fell out of the rear end while taking it apart put all new parts in truck rear end transfer and transmission only to have it to do again only this time I was going 30 mph so it didnt destroy power train this time only shot to first gear and stayed there limp mode is what they call it and I found a recall on certaian 2013 2014 2015 and 2016 models yet it isnt showing up online here the mechanic said that explained what happened to the first power train how it was gutted from rear end to transmission I was towing a trailer the first time he said that was the only thing that kept me from flipping lucky me so how do I get Ford to name this a recall and reimburse my first bill concerned consumer

- Fayetteville, WV, USA

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