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
After 71k miles, the brake master cylinder needs replaced due to brake fluid internal leaking to the brake boosters. Lost all control of braking power. $1100 repair to replace master cylinder and brake boosters. This happened on 7/6/2019 while driving home. The low brake fluid light came on while driving and noticed substantial loss in braking power and had to push brake pedal all the way down to slow the truck to a…
ODI 11230525
Service Brakes
While slowly pulling out of a drive way the driver applied the brakes but the pedal went to the floor. A mechanic's inspection determined the booster failed causing brake fluid to flow into the master cylinder. With no fluid in the lines there is no stopping ability.
ODI 11229541
Service Brakes
3 miles into my trip with several starts and stops. Low break fluid warning light. Pulled over with working breaks but reservoir was almost empty. Loss of breaks after a couple more stops. Topped off break fluid reservoir. Ran motor 5 min before low fluid warning light, no sign of external leak. Leaking appears to be from master cylinder to vacuum buster. Pulled vacuum line from vacuum buster eliminated the loss of…
ODI 11222322
Service Brakes
Truck had 36335 miles on it and we had complete brake failure. Just arrived in panama city fla and coming out of grocery store lost all brakes while in motion on city street
2 injuries
ODI 11229412
Service Brakes
I was parked at a retail store when the check brake fluid light cmae on. I check the fluid and it was almost empty. The brake pedal was going all the way to the floor. I purchase fluid and replaced it and drove home about two miles away. By the time i got home the light came on agin and the pedal was going to the floor with very little brakes. I called my mechanic (who works for ford) and he said to check because he…
ODI 11228582
Service Brakes
I was driving on the north texas tollway today. Get a low brake fluid warning light. When i tried to slow down the brakes went to floor. 0% braking. Fortunately, coasted tot a stop on the inside shoulder of a high speed tollway - dangerous. Eventually towed to park cities ford (dallas, texas). Had i taken the next exit i would have entered a busy multiple lane highway system from an elevated overpass. Very likely…
ODI 11221888
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. While the vehicle was being serviced by antelope valley ford (located at [redacted], lancaster, ca 93534, [redacted]), the contact was informed that the brake booster, brake cylinder, and bushings needed to be replaced. The failure of the brake components rendered the brakes inoperable. In addition, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard. The vehicle was repaired. The…
ODI 11222909
Service Brakes
I was driving to work and on my way about 7 miles into my drive, i received a notice on the instrument panel indicating my brake fluid was low, i click the ok button and continued driving, ummiediately upon coming to the next light to stop my brake pedal went to the floor as i pressed hard to stop, the truck did not stop and i ran the red light but making a turn and nearly hitting oncoming traffic. The truck camed…
ODI 11221528
Service Brakes
Master cylinder failed @ 67,675 miles. Filled brake booster with brake fluid. Started vehicle and warning message for low brake fluid appeared on the dash. Had exactly 3 more brake applications before brake pedal went to floor - no brakes.
ODI 11219556
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. Also, 'low fluid' displayed and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was cautiously driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake booster and master cylinder were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local…
ODI 11218548
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Light came on brake fluid low then immediately no brakes going down the road. Bad master cyclinder.
ODI 11219671
Service Brakes
While driving on city street, dash indicated "low brake fluid"...ok?. Traveled another 1/16th mile brake peddle went to the floor, no brakes and all warning indicators came on stating "brakes"with warning symbol.
ODI 11218703
Service Brakes
Left my home this morning and approached a stop sign and almost lost complete braking on my vehicle. Brake pedal was firm but almost no stopping ability. Brake fluid reservoir is full and brake pads and rotors are in good condition.
ODI 11217107
Service Brakes
I have little to no brakes first thing in the morning. After a couple of minutes they work fine. I believe it's a vacuum booster pump problem on the ford 3.5 ecoboost motor. 3 dealerships failed to duplicate the problem. However it's a common occurrence to me. Pulling out of my driveway into traffic is a real danger to me and my family.
ODI 11306644
Service Brakes
Came to a stop sign and everything worked, at the next stop sign it was as if someone flipped a switch (residential area with many intersections). My brake pedal would sink to the floor and could barely stop the truck. However if slamming the brakes the abs would function and stop the truck as expected. Inspected brake system and fluid level was above minimum in the reservoir and found no external leaking of brake…
ODI 11218310
Service Brakes
Complete brake failure. Parked truck and brakes worked normally. 15 minutes later started engine and brake pedal went to the floor. Brake fluid reservoir was empty. No leakage at wheel cylinders or master cylinder. 36,000 miles. No prior warning of low fluid until the failure happened. Towed to local ford dealer.
ODI 11210390
Service Brakes
After driving for on for about an hour i pulled off the highway and my brake peddle went very soft. Brake fluid low warning and my brake light came on. I go the truck stopped (slowly) and checked fluid - virtually empty. I nursed the truck to a service station filled fluid drove about 7 miles slowly to home and light came on again. Pulled in fluid was gone. Found that the fluid was leaking into the booster cylinder.…
ODI 11208558
Service Brakes
My 2016 ford f150 had total brake failure with out warning, this almost resulted in a major vehicle acident. The occured on a busy street with out warning the truck lost all braking and ability to stop.
ODI 11208030
Service Brakes
On 05/11/19 while driving i experienced nearly complete brake failure. I took the truck to my local mechanic who diagnosed the failure due to the master cylinder rupturing. Sequentially the leaking brake fluid drained into the brake booster which also had to be replaced. As this happened while i was driving it was quite miraculous no one was injured.
ODI 11207835
Service Brakes
I got up started mt truck drove to work as normal. Got into my truck after work started it and the brake light was on and the truck was digging multiple times. The brake pedal when pressed went all the way to the floor. I got out popped the hood and looked theres fluid in the brake reservoir. I looked on the ground and on the motor for leakage and theres nothing anywhere.
ODI 11195500
Service Brakes
Brakes failed and it is related to the brake booster and master cylinder. Have to replace both at a cost of $1500. My understanding is ford is aware of this issue but has not fixed the problem.
ODI 11195772
Service Brakes
I went to drive into my garage and pushed the brake to stop and the peddle went to the floor. I pushed as hard as i could and it finally stopped just before i hit the back of the garage. It also happened then i was backing out of my garage. Same thing happened when i was on the road in traffic. I was going slow at the time. Sometimes the brake will be very stiff to push also. The peddle will barely depress. Like…
ODI 11205224
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. The vehicle was taken to mike bass ford [redacted], located at [redacted], sheffield, oh 44035) for brake repairs. The contact stated that the rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced, but were not properly repaired. The contact did not provide specifics about the failure he experienced. The dealer stated that nothing else could be done. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 11184869
Body · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
I was told by the sales person, (xxxxx), that the truck is under a bumper to bumper warranty, and a ford company warranty that includes even the light bulb. After just few days of driving, i noticed some vibration of the truck, bad oil burning in the cabine,griding of the wheels when i have to take sharp corners and many more issues. Called the covington ford dealer about the problems/issues i have with the truck. I…
ODI 11183666
Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels
An unsafe, road hazard, a booby trap f150 truck. This is what i got from a ford dealer in covington. An unsafe truck.whose fault that the truck is on the roads? Would like to find out. Ford comp. Or the dealer? We are an older, seniors, minority couple just trying to buy our first f150 truck. On dec. 31st 2018, bought a 2016 f150 ford truck from this dealer. I was told that this truck is covered by a special ford…
ODI 11181464
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