2016 Ford F-150 Service Brakes Problems
- 186
- 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 186 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake fluid · 71 records
- brake pedal · 63 records
- master cylinder · 41 records
- went floor · 35 records
- pedal went · 27 records
- light came · 21 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 110 |
| 30–60k mi | 47 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
My 20 year old daughter was driving through a parking lot and without any prior problems or indication of a brake issue the brake pedal went to the the floor board and the truck barely came to a stop before hitting other vehicles in the parking lot, at this time a warning chime and warning message displaying low brake fluid appeared on the instrument cluster. She happened to be in the ford dealership parking lot…
ODI 11297512
Service Brakes
While driving on the freeway, i applied my brakes and noticed no reaction and my pedal went all the way to the floor to slow the truck. I was really luck there were no cars to my right because i would have rear ended the car in front of me. After all this i got a message for 'low brake fluid'. I passed 6 cars till i came to a stop.
ODI 11291824
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. While driving 60 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The emergency brake was used to slow the vehicle down and the low brake fluid indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to summerville ford [redacted], located at [redacted], summerville, sc 29485) where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder and brake booster needed to be replaced.…
ODI 11290178
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
I experienced an electrical failure that was intermittent at first but became worst over time. With this failure i would lose steering and vehicle advance track as well as abs brake function. When electrical power was lost the electrical power steering would stop functioning causing complete lose of steering. This caused me to cross into oncoming traffic, luckily there was no one in the oncoming lane. The dealer…
ODI 11297366
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 mph, the brake warning message suddenly displayed and the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact indicated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The emergency brake had to be applied to stop the vehicle. It was discovered that brake fluid was present and had been sucked into the brake…
ODI 11269887
Service Brakes
I was driving down the highway when my brake system alert started going off and brake alerts on dash, a minute later i went to brake and had no brakes, i was able to get off the highway and to a parking lot. I opened up the hood and there was no brake fluid, i bought more fluid and attempted to drive 3 more blocks and all the alerts went off again and no brakes, i pulled over, checked the fluid and it was gone.…
ODI 11258814
Service Brakes
Driving at 35 mph my truck gives me a brake fluid low error message. I keep driving on to the highway. As i exit the highway i press the brakes and nothing happens. The brakes aren't engaging. I coast to a stop since there's no traffic and pull over. Towed truck to ford dealership and they tell me master cylinder and brake booster have malfunctioned. Cost of repairs are $2100.
ODI 11258458
Service Brakes
Brakes suddenly and without warning became nearly unusable, brake pedal soft and to the floor and extremely long stopping distance. This was followed by a brake warning light and a "brake fluid low" warning on the instrument panel display. Dealer reports a master brake cylinder failure and leak of brake fluid requiring master cylinder and booster replacement
ODI 11256470
Service Brakes
While driving an alarm starting beeping and "low brake fluid" flashed on the dashboard. When i went to stop in a parking lot, the brakes went all the way to the floor and the truck rolled to a stop. We immediately put brake fluid into the reservoir and it disappeared. No puddles under truck or liquid on the tires.
ODI 11255487
Service Brakes
On 7 september 2019 we returned from a family trip of 9 days. During this time the f-150 was sitting in the garage the whole time. When we returned i went to back the truck out of the garage and when i depressed the brake pedal i had no brakes. Shortly noticing that there were no brakes the low brake fluid indicator came on. I checked the reservoir and indeed the level was really low, when it was full before we left…
ODI 11254385
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Bought the truck a year and a half ago the engine has blown and now the brake master cylinder is went out probably be the brake booster next they should be reliable for this i'm 100 miles over my warranty and they were still on fix it
ODI 11252570
Service Brakes
Low brake fluid light came on. Was able to get to parking lot. When i went to drive the truck a few hours later it had absolutely no brakes!!! Had i driven any further i would have surely crashed and died since i was on a highway. No fluid was leaking. Had to tow to dealership. Need to recall the 2016's too.
ODI 11245199
Service Brakes
Driving in residential type area, down hill. Break warning came on (40mph). Tried to stop but pedal went to floor. I said to my family to hold on we have no breaks and we're approaching a stoped car making a left. As they were screaming in fear i stepped on the emergency break and down shifted to first. We are lucky i knew what to do. Another family may not be so lucky. The ford dealer said the master cylinder is…
ODI 11244613
Service Brakes
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE
ODI 11244092
Service Brakes
I was driving down the highway when my brake system alert started going off and brake alerts on dash, a minute later i went to brake and had no brakes, i was able to get off the highway and to a parking lot. I opened up the hood and there was no brake fluid, i bought more fluid and attempted to drive 3 more blocks and all the alerts went off again and no brakes, i got pulled over, checked the fluid and it was gone.…
ODI 11244070
Service Brakes
On starting stationary vehicle received audible warning of low brake fluid. Brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Vehicle had been driven normally 2 days prior with no indication. Opened hood and observed brake fluid in reservoir below min. Added brake fluid to between min and max. Restarted vehicle and pressed brake pedal again to floor. Observed fluid level lower within reservoir, but no fluid observed coming…
ODI 11243775
Service Brakes
While heading to the dentist yesterday i was driving and the low brake fluid light came on, thought maybe a sensor fault and kept driving, next the brake light indicator in the instrument cluster came on. So i pulled over and the pedal went to the floor. I barely stopped in time because there was a stop sign. I popped the hood and there was no fluid in the master cylinder. I locked the truck up and walked 3 blocks…
ODI 11242430
Service Brakes
Upon pulling out of parking space, low brake fluid light came on and brake pedal lost all pressure. Went back into store to purchase more brake fluid. Refilled and low fluid light came back on before leaving parking lot. Drove to another lot and refilled reservoir as it was empty again. No signs of external leaks. Upon viewing other identical complaints, i believe it is leaking into brake booster, which has not yet…
ODI 11240161
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. While driving on the interstate, the brake warning indicator illuminated. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to apply the camper brake to reach the next exit. The contact took the vehicle to murdo ford ([redacted], murdo, sd 57559, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the vacuum booster sucked the seal out of the master cylinder…
ODI 11241328
Service Brakes
While driving total loss of brakes, pedal to the floor. No fluid in master cylinder. Master cylinder failed and fluid leaked into booster and burned off in engine
ODI 11234577
Service Brakes
While driving on a us highway at 65 mph, i had a need to suddenly apply the brakes on my 2016 ford f-150 and there was a sudden failure. The brake pedal had to be depressed the entire distance to the floor to finally get the vehicle to decelerate. Afterwards a warnings light came on indicating low brake fluid. Despite adding fluid to the reservoir the brakes would still not engage. The vehicle had to be brought for…
ODI 11234260
Service Brakes
I have owned my 2016 ford f-150 super crew lariat for almost 3 years. I purchased it brand new from a dealer in palm beach county florida. I am on top of my routine maintenance and have just had my truck serviced 3 weeks ago. On 7/20/19 my truck's brakes completely failed while driving from my house on a residential road. I had to use my emergency brake to stop my vehicle from going through a stop sign. Thankfully,…
ODI 11233614
Service Brakes
While driving to work a red brake warning light came on the display and i tried the brakes. The brake pedal went to the floor and i had no brakes. I pulled over in a safe spot checked the brake reservoir and it was completely empty. I started the vehicle and smoke started pouring out of the exhaust. Had it towed to a ford/lincoln dealer and they said the master cylinder and brake booster needs to be replaced…
ODI 11233557
Service Brakes
Vehicle operating normally until problem noted 7/13/2016. Vehicle purchased used from certified ford dealership on 5/16/2018. Currently has approximately 44,800 miles on odometer. Vehicle has been parked overnight and upon am startup and backing up suffered complete loss of braking ability when brakes were applied. Low brake reservoir indicator light on. Visual check revealed reservoir level well below minimum mark…
ODI 11231744
Service Brakes
I was driving home from work and vehicle was functioning normally. Unexpectedly the "low brake fluid" warning appeared. Approximately 1 to 2 minutes later i stepped on the brake and it went to the floor. The first time i pressed it slowed the vehicle slightly. I ipressed on the brake again and it did not register. It was terrifying and i felt fortunate to be able to make it to the side of the road without collision.…
ODI 11230606
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2016 Ford F-150.
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