2017 Ford F-150 Service Brakes Problems
- 33
- 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 33 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 10 records
- went floor · 7 records
- pedal went · 6 records
- stop light · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Without warning, brake pedal went all the way to the floor, pumping brakes brought pressure and was able to stop. Upon inspection at brake repair shop, master cylinder failure was identified.
ODI 11288721
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Driving from california to oregon through nevada on interstate when vehicle started to overheat nevada dealer would not even look at the vehicle. Informed ford motor company. Continued to oregon and then on to bozeman montana. Vehicle is now at bozeman ford having the motor dismantled for diagnosis. Was told there is a issue with the number one cylinder, ford corporation has not been of any help what so ever.
ODI 11246729
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Power steering went out, lane assist, hill assist, lane keeping it, braking assist have all stopped working. Abs light is on and i am getting multiple senor warnings.
ODI 11196015
Service Brakes
Intermittent braking issue. Breaks do not have much breaking power. While setting at a red light more pressure needs to applied to the break pedal. In some instances the pedal travels an additional 2 inches. Loss of break holding power caused me to hit a trailer being towed in front of me. My bumper had to be replaced.
Crash reported
ODI 11208389
Service Brakes · Wheels
I go to the ford dealership that sold me my vehicle for all maintenance. (cowles parkway ford, woodbridge virginia). On 10/22,2018, i had my truck serviced and it was noted that my brakes were in a "yellow condition." on 12/11/18 my vehicle received a mandatory virginia state inspection (with no mention of the brake condition). On 1/22/2019, i took my truck for a service to include tire rotation and was informed…
ODI 11171511
Service Brakes
The rear brake calipers seized up causing grinding noises and excessive wear of pads and rotors in a very short amount of time. Gas mileage was also greatly reduced as brakes were being applied while driving. Ford replaced the effected caliper but cannot guarantee that the other 3 will not do the same thing saying it was a faulty part raising concern that they will go out after my warranty on a one year old truck…
ODI 11162909
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
Ford motor company documentation (2017 rv & trailer towing guide) states this model of truck, with the ford 3.5l ecoboost engine, can safely tow 11,500lbs (maximum loaded trailer weight). Based on personal experience and consulting multiple trailer towing experts, this is a misrepresentation of the material facts and capabilities of this truck. Additionally, it puts unsuspecting drivers in an unsafe and dangerous…
ODI 11155346
Electrical System · Forward Collision Avoidance · Service Brakes
Door latches repeatedly freeze during cold weather despite having been in for repair several times since the truck was new, including a service campaign designed to address this issue. The door latches will either freeze while the door is shut, preventing them from opening, or will freeze after the door has been opened, which prevents them from securely latching when you attempt to close them. This past saturday the…
1 injury
ODI 11151037
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
. Last sunday i got a 2017 f150 xlt stuck in a small two foot snow drift. Once i got stuck i tried rocking the truck, but the transmission would not shift from forward to rear ward without the truck coming to a complete stop. After several attempts i got a fault warning for the limited slip diff. The warning for the power steering, the abs, the parking brake, the hill descent, hill start assist, park assist warning…
ODI 11103494
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. While driving 25 mph and approaching a stop light, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop and crashed into the middle of the front driver side door of another vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact sustained arm injuries, but did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11109618
Service Brakes
Could not stop for red light and smashed into someonee
Crash reported
ODI 11163228
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
No break lights, backup lights, parking lights, turn signal lights in rear.
ODI 11097059
Service Brakes
While applying the brakes, it is very easy to simultaneously push on the throttle pedal. This has happened several times, one time resulting in a rear-end collision, this is my first ford and this problem has never happened in any of the numerous vehicles i have owned. I had thought that software was in place that would not allow the engine to rev with the brake applied. If not so, it would seem like a very good…
Crash reported
ODI 11093642
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Ford f-150 lost control and accelerated coming out of car wash tunnel. Car did not respond to brakes and accelerated into a building injuring driver and pedestrian.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11184394
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. The contact inquired about a recall for brake failure. While driving 40 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and it extended to the floorboard. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The entire front end of the…
Crash reported
ODI 11075414
Service Brakes
I was shocked at the number of f150's on the web with brake pedals suddenly going to the floor during all types of stopping situations. The problem seems to span 2016-17 models regardless of engine. It started yesterday with a freeway off-ramp failure and put me in the middle of a relatively safe intersection today... No brakes. I've seen master cylinders replaced to dealers stating that is the normal operation.…
ODI 11064748
Service Brakes
I got in my truck and started driving. As i approached the intersection i started to brake. The brakes went all the way down and the truck did not brake. I ended up past the stop sign in the middle of the intersection. I turned around and went back slowly to my house. I almost hit a pedestrian where the truck did not brake.
ODI 11045017
Service Brakes
I was coming up to a stop light and applied the brakes. The pedal went to the floor and the vehicle was not stoping. I released the brake pedal and pushed it again. This time the vehicle stopped. I immediately pulled over and checked the brake fluid and it was full.
ODI 11043430
Service Brakes
Master brake cylinder went out at 6,267 miles- brake pedal went to floor while at intersection- was able to pump up - had to pump up every time vehicle was shut off and failed once after pumping up at traffic light
ODI 11047116
Service Brakes
Dashboard warning message "park brake malfunction-service now" along with other brake system symbols. Multiple random occurrences, can happen upon starting, when running or any operating condition. First happened day after new car delivery and re-occurs up to present date. Authorized ford dealer service departments have attempted repairs six times but the problem persists. Typical photo attached.
ODI 11207603
Service Brakes
There has always been a "brake light" sign turn on inside dashboard, and the brakes do not brake while it is in motion. When i step on the brake pad, the pad goes all the way in but does not stop my vehicle at all. It works sometimes, but my stopping is not guaranteed every time. Also, when i am at a red light, my engine is supposed to shut down then start back up once i release the brakes (2017 f150). However, my…
ODI 11024537
Service Brakes
Brake pedal must be pressed at least 1 1/2 to 2 inches for braking to begin. At this point the brakes are not firm. Also, while on a downward grade or hill the brakes initially brake, but slowly lose pressure and have to be pumped to retain braking. I have taken my truck to dealership 4 times and was told that this common to all lariat trucks and they cannot repair. Obviously, this is a defect that ford should…
ODI 11098694
Service Brakes
The vehicle was bought brand new in corpus christ, tx back in april 2017. August 26, 2017, i was on my way to colorado and realize my break pedal would go all the way to the floor and suddenly lose braking ability simultaneously, which would be a disaster if an emergency brake is necessary in some situation. Fortunately, it happens when i was on a parking lot trying to get back to the main road from a short break. I…
ODI 11022500
Service Brakes
The brakes went completely out. They replaced the master cylinder, upon getting it back the brakes failed to stop adequately, and it was returned at that moment. They "bled the brakes" again and returned it. There was only 1 work order for this. The truck sat for a week and not the brakes are soft and inconsistent. I returned it to ford and they stated it was working as expected; however in a panic stop the brakes…
ODI 11015427
Service Brakes
On 08/07/2017 while traveling approximately 55 miles per hour on highway 281 in san antonio, tx my 2017 ford f-150, v8 super crew, 4x4 ftx experienced complete brake failure. My brakes went to the floor with no brake activation and i had to swerve to the left two lanes to avoid impacting the vehicles in front of me. Once on the shoulder i had to pump the brakes in order to stop after travelling several hundred…
ODI 11021717
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2017 Ford F-150.
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