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
My brake fluid light went off while on the highway. I turned around to head home and within ten minutes i had lost all breaking ability. Had the truck towed to the local dealership where it was diagnosed as 'break fluid leaking from the master cylinder into break boost' and then repaired by replacing a number of parts. I understand that my truck wasn't included in the recall of the same issue because it was…
ODI 11104629
Service Brakes
Breakers completely failed. Break fluid leaks out with no visible leaks.
ODI 11102722
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Service advancetrack and service brake system warning lights iluminated while driving on a highway in a straight line. No sharp turns or hard braking, just sraight line driving.
ODI 11111297
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. While driving 25 mph, the brake pedal had to be depressed with extreme pressure in order to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to thunder basin ford (1100 w 2nd st, gillette, wy 82716, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11100266
Service Brakes
I was driiving on i-55 nb at mm 120 on sat 6/2/2018. The low brake fluid warning light came on as my brakes stopped workig. Fortunately i had an rv which did still have brakes. There was no brake fluid in sytem and no visible leaks. I added 2 cans of fluid but it was gone in 2 miles. The truck was towed tothe ford dealer in bloominton, il.and on monday i was told ithe brake fluid was leaking into the brake booster.…
ODI 11099548
Service Brakes
Brake light comes on and brakes fail to operate while driving. Brake fluid draining for master cylinder and entering booster
ODI 11099176
Service Brakes
While driving on a city road in a 45mph zone, my dash warning light for brake, and warning text saying brake fluid low came on. Then less than a minute later, before reaching my destination, while applying the brakes, the pedal went all the way to the floor, and stopping power was practically nonexistent. I was able to stop, but not until after blowing through a yield sign at a corner. I downshifted my transmission…
ODI 11098987
Service Brakes
I was driving the truck on a street and heard an audible chime, a full screen message center alert appeared, and illumination of the red brake warning indicator. Mechanic identified this as same issue as nhtsa campaign: 16v345000 or ford recall program code: 16s24 : brake master cylinders failure resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster. Loss of brake fluid from the primary…
ODI 11094077
Service Brakes
I parked the vehicle for the evening, and applied the ebrake. The next day, i entered the vehicle, and pushed the brake pedal to safely disengage the ebrake. The brake pedal went to the floor-no brakes. I opened the hood, and saw an empty master cylinder reservoir. I checked for leaks underneath the vehicle, but was unable to detect a point of fluid loss. As the fluid had to be somewhere, i removed the vacuum line…
ODI 11093296
Service Brakes
When you go to stop at stop sign you have your foot on the brake pedal, the brake pedal goes to the floor. If you have to dynamite the brakes, it goes to the floor. If you have to stop in a hurry, such as a deer crossing in front of you, you may not be able to stop, which is a scary situation. Have been to ford dealer on 4/11/2018, replaced brake pads, rotors, still did not correct the situation, and repair bill for…
ODI 11093653
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. The contact stated that the brake system failed. When the contact engaged the brake pedal at a low speed attempting to park the vehicle, the brake pedal stuck to the floorboard. The brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact spoke with an unknown dealer, but the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11078672
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Advance trac service warning light at 42000 miles on a muddy road. Followed manual for reset. It came back on in 200 miles on dry roads. Vehical has been washed of all mud. Now all the brake light warnings are on on the dash. Abs, advance track service warning light, car with squiggle lines won't go off. Called for service. Reading this is a very common complaint!! Recall????
ODI 11053812
Service Brakes
Driving to work, the brake fluid warning message was displayed. When i arrived at work the brake fluid reservoir was completely empty. The dealer stated the master cylinder and the booster were defective and needed to be replaced. The brake fluid had leaked into the booster. I had no braking capability, fortunately i had already arrived at work when i lost all braking capability. There is a recall on master…
ODI 11044044
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Emeerency brake system failure. Emergency brake will not release. Emergency brake light comes on when vehicle shifted from park to drive. Emergency brake light alarms and displays randomly while driving down road. Emergency brake system alarm will not release after multiple pull attempts.
ODI 11044058
Service Brakes
Truck is a 2014 f150 5.0v8 with ~50k miles. While vehicle was in motion at highway speeds ~65mph, brake fluid warning light comes on. I test the brakes by gently depressing the brake pedal, but pedal continues with no resistance nearly to the floor. Brakes are almost completely ineffective and would have zero ability to stop the vehicle in an emergency situation. I throw on the hazard lights and cut to the shoulder…
ODI 11032239
Service Brakes
My truck experienced complete brake failure while towing an enclosed auto trailer on the highway -- low brake fluid warning light illuminated on the dash. I was able to bring the vehicle and trailer to an emergency stop at a service station and refill the brake master cylinder reservoir (it was almost empty). It then happened again once back on the highway. I made it to a ford dealership, only being able to slow and…
ODI 11021292
Service Brakes
Started vehicle in my parking spot at work, only to see the brake fluid low indicated on the display screen. Selected ok, depressed the brake pedal which travelled all the way to the floor. Opened hood and checked master cylinder fluid reservoir and found it almost empty. Contacted joe cooper ford, yukon and talked with service manager. He indicated there is a known problem with the master cylinder leaking fluid…
ODI 11020276
Service Brakes
Driving on the road and my truck said it was low in fluid. Thought that i could get to my destination so that i can buy more brake fluid so that my truck would be ok. During getting to my destination my brakes stopped working i had no option but to use the emergency brakes. Towed it to the dealer and they are charging me 850 in parts and labor. I bought this truck brand new and only has 36000 miles. What would…
ODI 11018652
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. While driving 55 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The brake warning indicator illuminated. The occupant engaged the emergency brake and drove off the road. The occupant sustained back injuries, which did not require medical attention. Neither a police nor a fire report were filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11019172
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. While driving approximately 70 mph, the low brake fluid sensor suddenly illuminated. Moments later, while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard and the vehicle would not immediately stop. The driver used the emergency brake to reduce the speed and stop the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the brake fluid reservoir was empty;…
ODI 11006797
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. While driving 10 mph approaching a stop sign with the brake pedal depressed, the brakes failed and the low brake fluid sensor illuminated. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and coasted through the stop sign. The contact drove the vehicle around in a circle back to a parking spot to slow the vehicle down. The brake pedal traveled to the floor board. The contact had to…
ODI 11005854
Service Brakes
Low brake fluid light came on while driving on highway. Complete loss of brakes unable to slow down or stop. Used emergency brake to avoid crash
ODI 11000976
Service Brakes
Over the course of two days the brake pedal started getting spongy and rapidly progressed to "going to the floor". At this point no repairs have been done, there are no visible signs of leakage and the reservoir level looks ok.
ODI 11000148
Service Brakes
There was a sudden loose of braking ie the pedal suddenly went to the floor and a check of the master cylinder showed all fluid was gone, this happen after i parked the truck ... Added a pint and continued to my appointment (2 miles) after parking ... I had no brakes again ... Called tow truck and had truck taken to a ford dealer for repair, under warrenty ... Only 11,771 miles on the truck ... Luckly this did not…
ODI 10991703
Service Brakes
Vehicle is a 2014 ford f-150 supercrew 4x4, equipped with the 3.5l ecoboost v6, and 6 speed automatic transmission. Vehicle suffered a complete failure of braking system. Parked at a store, when we went to leave, the brakes felt soft, tried to stop in the parking lot and had no brakes at all. Shut of and inspected vehicle and found the brake master cylinder to be empty, checked all around and under vehicle. There…
ODI 10990763
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2014 Ford F-150.
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