2015 Ford F-150 Service Brakes Problems
- 210
- 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 210 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake fluid · 133 records
- brake pedal · 61 records
- master cylinder · 51 records
- pedal went · 46 records
- went floor · 35 records
- fluid warning · 28 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 101 |
| 1–30k mi | 48 |
| 60–100k mi | 44 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
11jun2019 0600 - pulling into parking space at gas station and warning light comes on for low brake fluid. Brakes still operating normally at this point. I leave the gas station and drive approximately a mile to the closest store to purchase brake fluid, presuming only a top off is required. By the time i get to the store, braking has diminished by 90%. I have the truck towed to the closest ford dealership, where…
ODI 11219228
Service Brakes
Driving on expressway brake fluid light went on when i got off on the exit ramp i went to hit the brakes and the brake peddle went to the floor and i didn't have any brakes. I was able to eventually get the truck to stop but i had to downshift and running off the pavement. Called tow truck had trucked towed to webb ford highland, in.
ODI 11218773
Service Brakes
Upon braking when entering the florida i-275 on ramp, my brake pedal went all the way to the floor accompanied by a "low brake fluid" dash warning. My braking capacity was severely affected and emergency braking would not have been an option. I was able to exit immediately and pull over to investigate. My brake reservoir was nearly empty and no sign of leaks beneath the vehicle. I drove very slowly (stupid idea) to…
ODI 11218533
Service Brakes
While driving a low brake fluid warning popped up on my display. I was one block from home. I noticed nothing wrong with the vehicle. I read my drivers manual. It said to check the fluid brake levels. If the levels were not between the minimum and maximum range call your dealer for service. I made an appointment. However when i got back in my vehicle and backed out of my garage to drive to the dealer the brakes went…
ODI 11218476
Service Brakes
I own a 2015 f150 with the 3.5l motor and 47,000 miles. This morning the " low brake fluid " light came on then within minutes i started experiencing low/spongy brake pedal. I pull over and check the master cylinder, the fluid level was very low. I add 2 containers ( 24 fl. Oz. ) of brake fluid to refill master cylinder and drove about 3 miles when the brake malfunction light return along with low/spongy brake…
ODI 11210821
Service Brakes
Truck was 40 months old with 33,000 miles. No history of brake issues or brake warning lights. Brake fluid low warning light came on while in motion about 1 mile from starting point. Within a few minutes and 1-2 miles of continued driving the brakes completely failed. Brake pedal went to floor with no braking or brake fluid pressure. Truck towed to dealership with diagnosis of master cylinder rear seal leaking fluid…
ODI 11218183
Service Brakes
On morning of 5/25/19, i was traveling in kentucky about 180 miles from home, when i received a low brake fluid message. The brake fluid tank was about 1/2 full. I was in town and went ahead and picked up a bottle of recommended fluid and added a bit more, and error light went out. Brake pressure seemed good at that time. A few miles down the road i lost all brake pressure. The pedal went to the floor, no brake at…
ODI 11220413
Service Brakes
After entering the highway and maintaining a speed of approximately 65 mph, the brake pedal suddenly lost function and was able to be pushed all the way back with no effectiveness. No alarms or safety chimes alerted the failure. This was frightening due to our whole family being present and the speed of which we were traveling at the point of failure. We were able to safely coast onto the shoulder and be towed to…
ODI 11217525
Service Brakes
Driving about 30mph when low brake fluid light came on dashboard. When i pulled over brake pedal went to the floor and i lost all my brakes had to have brake master cylinder and vacuum pump replaced also brake fluid got into the fuel system and contaminated that
ODI 11217868
Service Brakes
While driving i received a warning light that my brake fluid was low. Went to stop and the pedal went to the floor. I added brake fluid and the same thing happened again, plus it started to push white smoke out of the tail pipes from the brake fluid entering the engine through the vacuum system from the power booster. There is definitely something wrong with the master cylinders in these vehicles and hope you are…
ODI 11209657
Service Brakes
Driving down the road, the low brake fluid light came on, the first time i had to stop, i had no brakes. Pedal went down to the floor. Just missed hitting the car in front of me. There was no warning from the time the light came on and having no brakes. It was the first depression of the pedal following the light. I was on thomasville road in tallahassee at 6:30 in the morning, light traffic, four lane road, 45mph.…
ODI 11208579
Service Brakes
Driving home brake light low fluid alarm comes on. Worried i go to apply the brakes and the petal goes to the floor. I am traveling eastbound on a freeway (summerlin parkway) down a hill. I start to panic a little bit. Lucky for me traffic was light and through a combination of coasting and brake i manage to slow down and get to the side of the road. I check the brake fluid reservoir and it is low. I lump the truck…
ODI 11207473
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. While driving, the brake fluid warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and filled the brake fluid reservoir. While driving 60 mph, the brake fluid warning indicator illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to rusty wallace ford (located at [redacted], dandridge, tn 37725, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the master…
ODI 11205725
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The vehicle was unable to be safely driven due to the failure. Ford lincoln of franklin [redacted], [redacted], franklin, tn 37064) diagnosed that the brake booster, seals, and master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because it exceeded the three year warranty.…
ODI 11205844
Service Brakes
Master cylinder leaking into brake booster. Only warning is low brake fluid light. Known issue on 13, 14 ecoboost models. Just driving down the interstate and low brake fluid level warning came on . Pulled over and put more fluid in master cylinder. By the time we got to the end of parking lot needed fluid again. Took to ford dealer where they said needed new master cylinder and brake booster replaced. Parts and…
ODI 11196203
Service Brakes
While on a road trip from the sf bay area to las vegas and having been there just one day, the valet at ceasar's palace drove my truck to the front entrance of the hotel/casino where many people and vehicles were coming and going. When i got in my truck, the brake warning/failure lights were brightly lit and the brake pedal went mushy right to the floor. When i inspected the brake fluid reservoir, it was near empty…
ODI 11196715
Service Brakes
While driving my kids to school i was stopped at a red light when the low brake fluid light came on. The traffic light turned green and as i was driving i went to apply the brakes and the pedal went completely to the floor. I had to shift the car into neutral and use the emergency brake to assist me in stopping the vehicle. I stopped 2 feet short of crashing into a vehicle in front of me. I pulled over and opened…
ODI 11193564
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph and starting to fall asleep behind the wheel, the vehicle veered to the left to avoid crashing into a tree but when the brake pedal was pressed it failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact (driver) sustained chest, head, and a fractured sternum injuries when he…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11242915
Service Brakes
Sudden brake failure after a brake fluid low level caution. This happened after approximately 5 minutes while on the highway at 65 mph. Luckily i didn't crash into anything and was able to stop with remaining brake pressure. The dealership said it was caused by a failed master brake cylinder and caused the brake pump to fail. Total repair cist $975. This is totally unacceptable on this vehicle. Luckily i didn't…
ODI 11192325
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. While the vehicle was in reverse, the brakes failed when depressed and the low brake fluid warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to alan jay ford lincoln (3201 us hwy 27 s, sebring, fl 33870, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder and booster needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired on march 20, 2019. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 11189767
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. The contact stated that the brakes malfunctioned and traveled to the floorboard when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was at the contact's home when the failure occurred. Alan jay ford lincoln (3201 us hwy 27 s, sebring, fl 33870, [redacted]) diagnosed that the master cylinder was leaking fluid into the…
ODI 11183075
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
I was on the highway and the hill start assist/traction control lights started coming on. A few hundred miles later, more dash lights started flashing and then all dash lights went off and the truck lost all power. I could no longer accelerate. After a moment, it started working again. After a few more miles, it did it again, and this time when it powered down, the abs break system went on and created a terrible…
ODI 11154794
Service Brakes
While driving on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost all ability to brake. The foot pedal went down to the floor with no resistance or action on the vehicle. The parking brake also failed all ability to slow down or stop the vehicle. By some miracle i was able to get in the emergency lane and let the vehicle eventually slow down and come to a stop. The sudden loss of brakes happened while i was driving on a…
ODI 11139955
Service Brakes
Catastrophic / complete brake failure will moving. Brake peddle went to floor while exiting highway. Seconds before applying brakes, "low brake fluid" warning came on. Thankfully it was a long exit ramp and was able to stop vehicle with down shifting and emergency brake. Very dangerous!!!!!! No prior indication of problem. Inspected fluid and it was below minimum. Vehicle had be serviced 2 weeks prior and all fluids…
ODI 11139389
Service Brakes
While driving straight on freeway at 75 mph, "brake fluid low" warning came on dashboard followed by complete loss of braking abilities. Road conditions allowed time for vehicle to slow its velocity, followed by use of emergency brake to stop. Vehicle was towed to dealership for inspection. This vehicle had no history of braking problems or issues.
ODI 11131008
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