2014 Ford F-150 Service Brakes Problems
- 185
- 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 185 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- brake fluid · 70 records
- brake pedal · 54 records
- master cylinder · 44 records
- brake booster · 31 records
- went floor · 20 records
- emergency brake · 20 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 64 |
| 30–60k mi | 64 |
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* 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, [redacted]) and was…
ODI 11220595
Driveshaft · Service Brakes
Tl* 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 [redacted], fayetteville, nc 28303, [redacted]) 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;…
ODI 11222080
Service Brakes
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…
ODI 11210357
Service Brakes
Tl* 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, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the brake booster…
ODI 11209023
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
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…
ODI 11204323
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 11195847
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
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
ODI 11194157
Service Brakes
I experienced a total failure of the brakes system. The brake light was not on and only came on later. The oil reservoir was totally empty and a even with a quart of oil added the reservoir is still empty with no visible leak. I was lucky to be able to stop the truck in a snow bank and no damage occur. I contacted ford and was told that my truck was not on the recall list but according to the recall (2013-2014 f-150…
ODI 11182743
Service Brakes
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.
ODI 11183938
Service Brakes
Failed master cylinder dumped all brake fluid into booster, resulting in complete loss of braking. Only the parking brakes still work, and they perform terribly. Occurred without notice during highway driving.
ODI 11174973
Service Brakes · Suspension · Wheels
Tl* 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,…
ODI 11222776
Service Brakes
During a stop on city street at approximately 15 mph, the antilock braking system engaged on dry pavement for no reason but then lost all braking and ran into rear of a stopped vehicle.
Crash reported
ODI 11166599
Service Brakes
The bolts that hold the front brake caliper mounting brackets to the front spindle on both sides of the truck will come out on you, and it causes the caliper, and the caliper mounting bracket to come off on you.in my case, it came completely off once while backing up, and the other side came completely off while driving down the road. I still had somewhat back brakes left to get stopped. However, it sounded like the…
ODI 11181353
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Driving down the interstate at 70 mph, the "check brake system" warning flashed on the dash. I went to push the brake pedal and it was locked in place. I physically could not depress the pedal, not even enough to disable the cruise control. I had to switch cruise off on the wheel, shift to neutral, and coast to a stop on the shoulder of the highway. Shut the truck down, turned back on and the code disappeared and my…
ODI 11161419
Service Brakes
Sometime the truck steering wheel shakes when i step on the brakes to stop and this has been on going from the time that i bought the truck brand new
ODI 11152069
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. While reversing the vehicle, the brake pedal became stuck to the floorboard. The contact drove the vehicle back onto the driveway, inspected the vehicle, and found that the brake fluid was leaking through the brake lines. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle's warranty was…
ODI 11149592
Service Brakes
At 61,000 miles, while driving on the highway, my master cylinder suffered a sudden catastrophic failure (total brake fluid leak). This resulted in required replacement of entire front braking system at dealership.
ODI 11138983
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. While driving approximately 20 mph, the brake system failed and there was a complete loss of brake pedal functionality. The contact engaged the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired, but the diagnosis was not provided. Autonation ford arlington (1400 interstate 20 west, arlington, tx 76017, [redacted])…
ODI 11131747
Service Brakes
While driving the driver was driving on the interstate, the car in front of him stopped. When the driver went to apply his brakes, the pedal went to the floor and he had no control of the brakes. He was able to avoid collision by pulling to the side of the road. The truck had to be towed to a dealership to be repaired. It was determined the brake booster and master cylinder failed and required replacement. Although…
ODI 11230813
Service Brakes
The brakes suddenly went out while i was driving. I learned that the brake fluid in the master cylinder had leaked into the brake booster. There is no warning and it happens suddenly. In researching this, i learned there are thousands of ford f150s that have the same problem.
ODI 11124417
Service Brakes
Was at wendy's drive through after grocery shopping and brake light came on thought brake fluid was just low. By the time i was almost home maybe 2-3 miles away i had no brakes at all pedal went all the way to floor. When traveling around 50 miles an hour and you realize you have no brakes it's a very scary situation. I was able to get truck stopped but wasn't sure if it actually would. Per looking online other…
ODI 11121295
Service Brakes
Brake booster and brake master cylinder failed. Recall part on f150 with an eco boost but i have same vehicle with 5.0 engine and same part failed. Need help as this safety part is recalled on some models.
Crash reported
ODI 11119673
Service Brakes
I was driving about 35 mph and coming to a red light. I pressed the brake peddle and it went all the way to the floor. There was a warning chime and the dash illuminated a brake service warning and a low brake fluid level warning. There were virtually no brakes and i had to down shift the transmission and use the emergency brake to come to a stop, just in time before going through the intersection under a red light.…
ODI 11120934
Service Brakes
On the night of july 12 2018, i took my wife and my 3yr old to a store in my 2014 f150 with only 37,300 miles, everything felt normal on the truck with no indications of any mechanical problems. On our way back home while on the highway at about 65mph i put my foot on the brake to slow down for a merging car and my foot went clear to the floor board and no brakes what so ever, at the same time a warning came on the…
ODI 11111376
Service Brakes
The brake fluid was completely drained on my 2014 f-150 super crew 3.5 ecoboost truck. While this meets a recall for the vehicle year and engine type, my vin was not included. The vehicle only has 46000 miles and the brakes were completely shot. Very scary situation and could have ended horribly. Luckily i got it to a ford dealer. Issue is a leak in the master cylinder and brake booster. I was in motion and the…
ODI 11110269
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2014 Ford F-150.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.