2011 Ford F-150 Service Brakes Problems
- 141
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 141 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 42 records
- vacuum pump · 37 records
- brakes work · 20 records
- brake vacuum · 15 records
- brake booster · 9 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 51 |
| 60–100k mi | 34 |
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Service Brakes · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle shifted into first gear. The wheels locked, and the abs engaged. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (lake view ford, [redacted], conneaut lake, pa 16316), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and opened case number: cas-14072276. The contact was informed that the…
ODI 11071553
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
My 2011 ford f150 ecoboost is making a humming noise when you start the truck and move the shifter into a gear and apply the brakes., does this for about a minute or i rev the engine and it goes away. The brake pedal feels very week then the pressure comes back up. I have had this truck into gateway ford in greeneville tn since the second day i own the truck. The saleman said this is normal for this type motor. They…
ODI 11079656
Power Train · Service Brakes
Transmission unexpectedly shifts into lower gear. Was informed by ford dealer in writing that i needed to replace the lead frame assembly. Brakes fail on cold start. Vacuum pump replaced by dealer. Brakes still experience issue (as described in ford's campaign) was informed by ford that there was an issue with the brake booster.
ODI 11181270
Power Train · Service Brakes
While driving the vehicle around 45 to 50 mph the vehicle started skidding. The brakes were not applied when this happened the vehicle just started skidding on its own. The vehicle sounded like the transmission was coming apart. I contacted ford and told them about the issue and they said there were no recalls on the vehicle. I told them the this was a safety issue and that my wife has back problems and that when…
1 injury
ODI 11046468
Service Brakes
After starting vehicle and shifting into reverse, brakes are hard to press, leading to increased stopping distance. Has happened once in drive, only right after starting vehicle.
ODI 11032258
Service Brakes
Occasionally on initial start up the brake pedal does not want to depress, feels very hard and does not engage the brakes. First time it happened i was parked on a slope and the truck rolled backwards and only after stomping on the pedal with both did it stop but by that time it had rolled about 30 feet. This happened about 8 months ago, and continues to occur after the truck has not been used for several days. I…
ODI 11083878
Service Brakes
My brakes haven't been working properly. It looks like the year of my truck had a recall. But according to my vin they never recalled my truck.
ODI 11010928
Engine · Service Brakes
If i start my truck and immediately put it in reverse my brakes will not work, i have to let the truck sit for a couple minutes before my brakes will work. I have replaced my brakes thinking this would correct the problem but it did not. I have backed into a concrete post because of this. Very unsafe
Crash reported
ODI 11088587
Service Brakes
Temporary hard brake pedal condition at start-up followed by more normal pedal feel after a few seconds. When you first start moving you have to almost stand on the brakes pedal to get it the car to stop.
ODI 10995729
Service Brakes
While driving at approx 65-70 mph on the entrance ramp to route 114 east bound from route 287 south bound (rhome, tx.) the brake light warning announced in the truck. I then went to test the brakes as they went all the way to the floor, i was slowing down but not much. I then had to use the manual transmission and downshift. Finally coming to a complete stop approx 3/4 to a mile down the road. Thankful no traffic at…
ODI 10986066
Service Brakes
Master cylinder booster. Backed out of drive and went forward. Pushed brakes and the brake pedal went all the way to floor. This happened on a city street with no warning. Took truck to ford dealer and they replaced master cylinder bypass and bleed system. There is a recall on the -150's but was informed mine wasn't covered.
ODI 10960377
Service Brakes
Service bulletin was out for a break booster vacuum for 3 mdel years of the f150. Had taken my truck in around mid may 2016 and the part was on back order. (had a loaner truck for over a month) part was installed and had my truck back a week or two before the 4th of july 2016. Started hearing the noise again and was finally able to get my work schedule to work with me on getting my truck in today 10-17-16 and sure…
ODI 10916633
Service Brakes
Car indicated low brake fluid at traffic light 1... Brakes operated properly for traffic light 2 then suddenly at speed brake pedal went to floor while attempting to slow for entry to highway on ramp after traffic light 3. I was able to avoid median at on ramp as well as two other cars while vehicle rolled to stop before traffic light 4.
ODI 10899192
Service Brakes
I was approaching a red light at an intersection almost in front of my work in town. I was driving approximately 25 mph on boll weevil circle and applied brakes with plenty of room to stop. My brakes didn't seem to do anything so i pushed the pedal to the floor and i was barely slowing down. I believe i was slowing only because i wasn't accelerating. My anti lock brakes did not work. Weather conditions: light rain.…
Crash reported
ODI 11079539
Service Brakes
My truck won't stop i happens in the mornings a truck suddenly stopped i put my brakes on my truck didn't stop in time and i hit the truck in front of me got in accident this is the second time this has happened to me
Crash reported
ODI 10885527
Service Brakes
The brakes fail and the pedal goes all the way to the floor. There is no warning whatsoever. I almost hit a house. I had just started the truck, shifted into gear and proceeded to move forward and when i applied the brake the truck would not stop.
ODI 10883411
Service Brakes
Very hard to push break with both legs hard to stop when backing up and a noise clicking from somewhere sounds like from motor or dash ???? Happend several times over last two weeks one being today at 7:50 am on may 20,2016 was afraid i was going to hit car parked on side of road when backing out of my driveway.
ODI 10870108
Service Brakes
I have a 2011 ford f150 ecoboost. I received a extended warranty for issues occurring with the electric vacuum pump. I have diagnosed an issue with the brakes after starting the truck up. I started the truck up put it in reverse backed down the driveway and lost all ability to brake and stop the truck. If there was a vehicle or individual behind me there could have been an accident where injury or death could have…
ODI 10854972
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 75 mph, the brake warning light illuminated and the vehicle required a longer time to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder and brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10851579
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed abruptly and hesitated to respond for a great distance. The contact also noticed smoke under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic brake pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was…
Fire reported
ODI 10839916
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
In 2016 i went to get recall repaired from franklin tn dealership i purchased the truck from, they refused, in 2019, they claim that the software was not available from ford, online in emails to another dealer, i have not been told when to bring truck in to get all recalls repaired. Both dealerships are in tn. When in first gear, the truck will jerk back down and won't allow me to go to 2nd gear without pressing…
ODI 11269257
Service Brakes
Hard brake petal when first starting vehicle. Takes up to 60 seconds to have power brakes. I have had this problem for two plus years.
ODI 10821237
Service Brakes
The brake vaccum pump makes noise on start up. This is the second one since i have had it. Theremember is also a loss of brake pressure. When tapping the brakes in reverse the pump will always make like a build up noise. Also extreme brake dust is visible on rims. I have brakes and roars just under the best you can get.
ODI 10821594
Service Brakes
No brake boost upon starting, when you start the motor when cold there is no brake vacuum boost for about 15 to 20 seconds.. The "brake assist pump" behind the left headlamp corrodes and locks up and untill the motor gets enough vacuum there is very little braking ability. Ford gave me a new pump but i had to [xxx], i know you are looking into this, just wanted to let you know. This could very easily be a very…
ODI 10816279
Service Brakes
Electronic brake vacum pump is loud when starting the truck, breaks are hard at start and fail when in reverse. Can hear the pump get loud at stops. This occurs every single time the struck is started and at idle. Them pump is loud for aprox 30 seconds to 1 minute on each occurrence.
ODI 10817284
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