2013 Ford F-150 Service Brakes Problems
- 221
- 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 221 stored complaint records:
- 18 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake fluid · 55 records
- master cylinder · 49 records
- brake pedal · 48 records
- brake booster · 24 records
- went floor · 21 records
- brake master · 19 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 76 |
| 1–30k mi | 59 |
| 60–100k mi | 46 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Brake rotors were turned at 13000 miles again at 26000 & 34000. Have 38000 miles on vehicle now & have same problem. Most of these miles have been on the highway
ODI 10913954
Service Brakes
Brakes failed while 2013 eccoboost 3.5l f-150 was parked. Stepped on brake pedal to shift out of park and pedal went to the floor. No prior indication of a problem. Looked at master cylinder fluid level and completely empty. No brakes at all, front or back. Moved truck to ford dealer for repair. Dealer did not have parts and had to special order them.
ODI 10886011
Service Brakes
From the ford recall notice 16s24 "brake function in the rear wheels is unaffected by this condition". Wrong! I experienced the low brake fluid warning message and the master cylinder reservoir is also the source for the rear brakes. In my case, i had complete brake failure, pedal to the floorboard. Backing out of the garage to take the truck to the dealer, it would not stop at engine idle speed and broke the rear…
Crash reported
ODI 10885536
Service Brakes
I had complete brake failure. Master cylinder leaked into the booster. I thought it would be part of the existing recall, but my build date of 10/2012 was not included.
ODI 10885733
Service Brakes
While driving the vehicle the low brake fluid light came on and then immediately after the light illuminated the truck experienced a complete brake failure. My foot went all the way down to the floorboard while pressing the brakes. The master cylinder was completely empty when we parked the vehicle. We replaced the brake fluid back into the master cylinder and within two minutes of pumping the brakes the master…
ODI 10883981
Service Brakes
I just received a recall notice regarding the brakes failing to stop the vehicle due to a defect in the master cylinder. When i call the ford dealer where i purchased the truck, i was advised that they don't have "fix" for the problem yet, but may have that by the end of the year. This vehicle is unsafe and yet ford has no repair for it? How about they pay me back and i buy a chevy? I don't operate the vehicle…
ODI 10888040
Service Brakes
I was in a parking lot backing out of my spot. With no warning light or any previous warning, my break system went out. Accelerating in reverse and breaks to the floor, my truck just continued to speed up. I slammed my car in park and the truck shut off. It was not until that moment that a warning light came on stating low brake fluid. I could have killed someone in this parking lot. Ford told me to drive it in and…
ODI 10913809
Service Brakes
On july 7 2013 i experienced a complete brake failure while driving on a major state route. I was able to get my vehicle to the dealership for repairs. They explained that the repair was not under warranty. Upon further investigation i discovered that there was a recall for the exact problem that my vehicle experienced. When i called this to the dealers attention, the said my vehicle was not part of this recall.…
ODI 10885624
Service Brakes
Eco boost brake recall. Lost all braking with no warning on freeway. No accident or injury.
ODI 10883196
Service Brakes
I drove the vehicle to the store this morning and there was no problem with the brakes. When i left the store and started the vehicle i got a message that said brake fluid is low and when i pressed the brake it went straight to the floor with no resistance. I had to pump the brakes several times to stop the vehicle from moving as i was attempting to back out of a parking space. I got it to stop however when i…
ODI 10881311
Service Brakes
Vehicle stationary in parking lot, no brakes, front or rear, had it towed june 16, 2016, looked at in freehold ford, freehold, new jersey, diagnosed friday june 17, 2016, no brakes, no parts no answers as to when it will be repaired, no loaner vehicle, no help, today is july 1, 2016 only answer is from ford central jersey customer service rep ms. Auna lochlan [redacted] xtn 77798 is that letters are going out july…
ODI 10882021
Service Brakes
As i came back from dropping of the kids at school, 06 june, i was driving into the house complex when the breaks failed. The truck would not stop. I used the emergency break to slow down the vehicle. Once i stopped i then proceeded to drive the vehicle to my drive way using the emergency break. I was lucky it was not busy. I contact ford to see about the problem. Was told the recall was not going to come out till…
ODI 10873268
Service Brakes
On 6/5/2016 the low brake fluid warning light came on and the brake fluid reservoir was empty. We were near harold ford in sacramento, ca, so we dropped the truck off for repair. On 6/6/2016, the master cylinder and brake booster were replaced.
ODI 10873078
Service Brakes
In all braking scenarios, be it from 55mph+ to 0 or just a partial slow down the truck begins to shake and shimmy vigorously. It affects steering, stopping distance and is extremely unsafe. The issue is at its peak when coming to a complete stop at any red light or trying to brake and turn at the same time. Issue was diagnosed and seems to be a defect in ford rotors as the brake pads are over 80% as stated by a ford…
ODI 10871610
Service Brakes
Ford brake recall # 16v345 i want to report that the day after i received your warning notice, my brake's failed. I was lucky that it happened while i was backing out of a parking space at 2 mph and not on i-95 in heavy traffic doing 65 mph and towing a camper. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership, and they told me that they did not have a recall notice on my vehicle yet. However, because they had just done a…
ODI 10871927
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 25 mph and attempting to engage the brakes, the brake pedal sank to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle without warning. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10872707
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 mph, the brakes failed and the low brake fluid warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v345000 (service brakes). The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
ODI 10871150
Service Brakes
Complete brake failure. I had to replace rotors, pads and add brake fluid yesterday to my 2013 f-150 with the 3.5 liter turbo boost. I have the receipts! I was told that the fluid was extremely low, pads were cracked and the rotors were wrapped. I spent over $700.00 and i have less than 54, 000 miles on this truck. Worst brakes i have ever had, now the brakes are spongy and the tech. Has no clue why; brakes were…
ODI 10870811
Service Brakes
Brakes requiring frequent service with brake pads breaking on passenger side and rotors needing turning. We have 50,000 miles on truck and brakes are scrubbing again. This will be the fourth time we have had to correct this problem.
ODI 10865046
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle was able to be stopped; however, the parking brake had to be depressed. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the brake fluid was depleted. The contact added brake fluid to the vehicle, but it depleted again 45 minutes later. The…
ODI 10865342
Service Brakes
On 05/03/16 i went to bring my 9500lb rv home from storage. While driving to the lot the truck brakes were fine. After hooking up the rv to the truck and pulling out of the lot the brakes were still fine. But as i approached a traffic light, i pressed on the brakes and nothing was there, no brakes at all. Red lights on the dash was the only warning i got, but not until it was to late. If not for the rv having brakes…
ODI 10864714
Service Brakes
Master brake cylinder failed, allowing brake fluid to enter brake booster, resulting in brake failure. Brake warning lamp illuminated, was still able to stop vehicle, but brake pedal went all the way to the floorboard.
ODI 10862047
Service Brakes
My low brake fluid light came on this morning and my brakes were completely out when i started my truck. No sign of leaking. Filled brake fluid went to work came out to get lunch and brake fluid gone and light on again. No sign of leak. 2013 f150 limited with the 3.5l v6 engine. Could have been a very serious incident as i live on very busy roads. This is extremely concerning, i have 2 toddlers i drive and pick up…
ODI 10860118
Service Brakes
On 4/16/2016 i was involved in a collision. After investigating the cause, it was found that the master cylinder was low with no visible leaks. Witness stated that they saw my brake lights come on but my vehicle didn't slow down. I contacted ford about this and they had the "we don't care" attitude. My truck is still under warranty, and has had 99% of all maintenance done through ford.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10861190
Service Brakes
When entering vehicle to leave ford vehicle was parked i went to turn on the ignition master brake cylinder reservoir low waring light on display illuminated, low brake fluid on displayed. Filled the reservoir to minimum , drove for 10 minutes on city streets low brake warning again . Ford looked at it and found brake booster filling up with fluid, ordered part. Vacuum hose may be the unknown cause. Ford replaced…
ODI 10855381
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2013 Ford F-150.
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