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
After about 35,000 miles i started noticing a vibration when i applied the brakes. Took to a ford dealer who inspected the brake pads and rotors and was told everything was fine. Took to christian brothers one month later and was told the rotors were warped and needed to be resurfaced. 80% of my driving is interstate travel with very little stop and go. I also do not drive around with one foot on the brake all the…
ODI 11097673
Service Brakes
On sunday, october 22, 2017, after a night of camping with my family, we loaded up our camping gear and left the campgrounds. While driving on the winding roads in the texas hill country a few miles from our campsite my truck displayed the warring that my brake fluid level was low. I attempted to pull over and check my brake fluid level however my brakes were gone and my pedal sank to the floor. My brakes system…
ODI 11039991
Power Train · Service Brakes
During the "very random" process of shifting the automatic transmission, from any gear to any gear, the gear does not engage and appears to be in neutral then the engine revs to the highest rpm until i press the brake and put into gear a second time. This happens both while the truck is in motion and when at a stop shifting from reverse to drive. This has happened at least 20 times since i have owned the truck. When…
ODI 11047175
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. While driving 3 mph, the brakes failed while parking the vehicle. The contact had to apply excessive pressure to the brake pedal. The contact regained control of the brakes and the failure was experienced intermittently when the contact used the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a ford dealer. The vehicle was…
ODI 11051056
Service Brakes
I was driving down the interstate when the low brake fluid level alert came on. I tested the brakes and they felt soft. I pulled over and checked the brake fluid level. It was low. I added fluid. The light went off and the brake pressure returned. The truck drove normally for about ten minutes. At that time the low fluid level alert returned and i lost braking. I had the truck towed to an authorized ford service…
ODI 11025448
Service Brakes
I was towing/driving with an airstream travel trailer in the georgia mountains when smoke started rising out of the dash with an electrical burning smell. Then the brakes seized on the trailer. I was blocking the road but thankful i was not driving at highway speed. The trailer systems were checked for a short- nothing. Then the truck was taken to a ford dealer in cleveland, ga who tested the oem brake controller on…
ODI 11023804
Service Brakes
Issue: while driving the vehicle around 40mph, the "low break fluid" warning flashed on the dashboard and i instantly lost the breaks. The break fluid tank was empty and there was no apparent linkage. Ford dealership confirmed that the break booster master cylinder failed
ODI 11022243
Service Brakes
Brakes stopped working immediately after brake light came on. Filled with 1 quart of brake fluid and it disappeared into the booster. No brake fluid on ground.
ODI 11022034
Service Brakes
I experienced a total brake failure on my 2015 ford f150. Without warning my brake pedal went to the floor followed by a warning on the dash that said 'brake fluid level low'. It was extremely lucky that i was very close to my home and traveling at a very slow speed in my neighborhood or this probably would have resulted in severe injury or death. I checked the brake fluid and it was low in the reservoir. I tried…
ODI 11030416
Service Brakes
Leaked brake fluid and lost braking power. Brake pedal went all the way to floor. I was told by mechanic that the master cylinder and brake booster needed to be replaced.
ODI 11021632
Service Brakes
Driving 65 mph on hwy 183 in traffic, the "low brake fluid" indicator came on. I pressed on the brake pedal and the pedal went straight to the floor board. No brakes! I pumped the pedal several times and the straight to floor board and no brakes!... The traffic in front of me began to slow and brake. I was able to keep my composure and use the emergency brake pedal to slow down to avoid a collision and was able to…
ODI 11021249
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. While driving out of the driveway, the brakes failed and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (legacy ford, rosenberg, tx, 77471, [redacted]), but the contact did not recall the diagnosis and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to discount half of the repair…
ODI 11022116
Service Brakes
I started a drive, i got one half mile into the drive and the chimes went off on the dash stating low brake fluid. I tested the brakes to see if they were responsive. They were normal from my experience. I drove another five miles and had to slow for a highway overpass turn. The brakes went to the floor. I had a slight bit of brake but almost non existent. I limped the truck home and carefully put it into neutral…
ODI 11018771
Service Brakes
Drove an hour away to attend a concert friday night, no issue at all until it was time to leave. The truck had a low brake fluid light and the brake peddle goes straight to the floorboard. After filling with fluid i do not see a leak but there is none left in the reservoir. It seems this is a common and dangerous problem that is going to kill someone! Of course my truck just went over 36,000 miles for a warranty…
ODI 11018677
Service Brakes
After towing my travel trailer 90 miles to a campground, i left my truck parked for about 2 days at the campground. When preparing to go home, i turned on the vehicle and was immediately notified by the instrument panel of low brake fluid. Brake pedal would press all the way to the floor with minimal resistance and no braking power. I checked the reservoir and found that there was minimal fluid. I looked for any…
ODI 11014954
Service Brakes
Complete loss of brakes due to loss of brake fluid leaking from master cylinder
ODI 11015390
Body · Service Brakes
Truck was in motion (straight lane) on dry pavement street. Driver pushed on brakes to stop and nothing happened. Truck kept moving forward and hit a stopped car waiting at a red light. After impact, the truck was driven to the curb and was able to come to a complete stop with the brakes.
Crash reported
ODI 11022311
Service Brakes
Driving vehicle. Stopped at stop sign. Noticed brake warning lamp on. Within 3 stops pedal went to floor. Checked reservoir and found fluid was completely empty. Checked vehicle for leaks. Found no external leaks. After towed home, removed master cylinder. Found brake booster full of brake fluid.
ODI 11013023
Service Brakes
While driving on 7/27/2017 around 9:00 am, a warning light came on that said low brake fluid. 5-10 minutes later when i went to slow down to take an on ramp, the brake pedal went to the floor. I had barely enough braking to slow the vehicle, and to find a safe place to leave the road. I had to be towed to my local ford dealership.
ODI 11011291
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. While driving approximately 60 mph, a "brake fluid low" message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact slowed down and proceeded to the next exit before losing all braking ability. The contact downshifted and applied the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to purvis ford of fredericksburg, virginia where it was diagnosed that the master…
ODI 11010341
Service Brakes
As i was driving on a city street, the light on the cluster came on telling me that the brake fluid was low in the master cylinder. I verified it by checking the fluid. I went to an auto parts store and wound up putting three 12oz cans of brake fluid and the brakes were still marginally working. I drove it to the local ford dealer where 2 days later i was informed the master cyl. Had leaked fluid to the booster. The…
ODI 11013826
Service Brakes
I was driving south on i-75 just north of cincinnati, oh at approximately 65 mph when a message came on dash and said something like "low of brake fluid". I tested my brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor. Traffic had simultaneously begun to slow so i down shifted the transmission, swerved from the slow lane to the shoulder and applied the emergency brake. I was able to get the truck to a complete stop. I…
ODI 11010248
Service Brakes
Was on a freeway exit. Traffic was heavy, and i was in stop and go traffic for about 10 minutes. I was just rolling forward and when i applied the brakes the pedal went down to near bottom and immediately warning lights came on indicating low brake fluid. I cleared the screen and continued carefully to my shop which was within a couple of miles. I added brake fluid to the max mark thinking i could nurse it to the…
ODI 11004795
Service Brakes
I was driving on the freeway at 65 miles per hour when i had a sudden warming light flash saying brake fluid problem. I tested the brakes and they went to the floor. Total brake failure with no warning. The truck has 29,000 miles and was serviced within last 2 months. This could have very bad and had tragic consequences. I fortunately was able to down shift using the manual shift feature and slow down and stop…
ODI 11003801
Service Brakes
Brake master cylinder failed, pedal went to floor with no warning and almost crashed. Topped off brake fluid, and still no brakes. Pulled cap off vacuum booster and booster was full of brake fluid. Now truck is smoking badly i believe from brake fluid being sucked into vacuum hose. Only 30,000miles on truck 2015 f150 with 3.5l
ODI 11002827
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2015 Ford F-150.
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