general problems of the 2015 Ford F-150 - part 2

1) passenger side engine exhaust manifold leak, loud at cold start up, decreases as engine warms up. While driving a reduction of gas mileage of 2 miles per gallon have been observed, performance issues towing trailers. 2) parking brakes do not hold vehicle securely, in fact with brand new parking brakes fully set all the way to the floor one can easily drive away.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 85 mph, the low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact was able to idle the vehicle speed to slow down until he was able to use the parking brake to stop the vehicle on the side of the roadway. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to local dealer central Ford located at 5645 firestone blvd, south gate, CA 90280, (562) 927-7888, and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired as of yet. The VIN was associated NHTSA campaign number: 20v332000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Moving my truck into lane of traffic out of my driveway; when I started the vehicle the brake pedal went all the way to the floor board and the on board notification system on the dash stated "low brake fluid" and I had almost no braking capability. I had no indication of this prior to that and if I had not applied my emergency brake on I would have entered the lane of traffic and vehicles were coming from both directions and it very easily could have turned into an mva with injuries sustained both in my truck and persons driving on my street. I still have no brakes and I have filled my reservoir with dot 4 brand new bottle of brake fluid. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#.

When I applied brake pedal it went to the floor . I drove to Ford dealer immediately and they could not duplicate problem. It happened again before I got home. Ford service technition said there was a recall for this problem. I have not received a notification for this problem.

The braking system completely failed with virtually no warning. I was traveling on the freeway and the "low brake fluid" light appeared. There had been no mechanical signs of any issues. When I exited the interstate the brake pedal went to the floor and the brakes did not work. I was barely able to get the vehicle to a stop without hitting the vehicle in front of me on the off ramp. Ford has now released a recall on this but parts are not available to fix it yet. I'm not sure if or what they are going to do for my vehicle but I wanted to file the report given the extreme risk this failure poses. I was very fortunate to not end up in a collision.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed operate as designed extending the braking distance without warning. The vehicle was towed to county Ford (18411 lyndon b johnson free way, mesquite TX 75150), but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

I have a tow package that was factory installed and the last time I hooked the tuck it to my trailer the electric brakes on the trailer were locked up and I could smell something burning in the truck.

On Friday may 29 2020 I had to stop for an emergency vehicle and my truck lost all brakes it went right to the floor under normal use they appear to work at about 75% my vehicle was in motion on a city street going straight.

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number :20v332000(service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. After receiving the recall notice, the contact stated that upon start of her vehicle, she had depressed the brake pedal to place the vehicle into drive. As she moved the gear shifter from park with her foot still on the brake pedal, the vehicle independently moved forward without warning. The contact immediately placed the vehicle back into park, restarted the vehicle and the vehicle resumed normal operation. Mike carpino Ford pittsburg, inc. (1097 south, us-69, pittsburg, KS 66762)was first contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. Frank fletcher Ford(3015 turkey creek rd, joplin, mo 64801) was also notified of the failure and informed the contact that they had the parts available to fix the recall; however, they could not perform the recall unless the contact experienced the failure. The contact was then took the vehicle to briggs Ford of fort scott(1819 s main st, fort scott, KS 66701) where she was informed that they could perform the remedy for another recall on her vehicle but could not repair the recall 20v332000 because the parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issues with the first two dealers regarding the lack of assistance with her recalls. The manufacturer apologized and stated they would look into the matter. The manufacturer offered no further assistance in regards to the recall. The failure mileage was unavailable. VIN tool confirms that parts not available. Jo.

While driving on the interstate, my low brake fluid warning come on, I pulled over and had to cruise to a stop because the brake pedal was hardly responding. After getting 2 12 oz. Bottles of brake fluid brought to me, I filled up and pumped them up, seemed ok so I started again, light came on again after about 5 miles. Brake fluid reservoir was completely empty. Did this 2 more times, dumping more than a gallon of brake fluid into the reservoir. Mechanic has found no leaks in the lines.

I was leaving the house when the dash display told me I was low on brake fluid. Found it a bit odd so I added fluid. Shortly down the road the message came on as I was fixing to come to a stop and the pedal went to the floor. I nearly hit a minivan. I limped it back home at a very slow roll and parked it. I have a call in with Ford seeing if they plan on doing anything since this is a safety issue, doesnt look like I am going to get anywhere with them. Appears I am gonna have to shell out the cash and get it fixed on my own dime.

I stopped while pulling a trailer, fueled my vehicle, hopped back in and the trailer brakes were on constantly. I disconnected 7 way plug and trailer brakes released. I tested trailer braking output at the 7 pin plug and the brake output was stuck on. I turned the gain down to zero and it was still staying on. I checked the trailer for a short and all check showed trailer wiring as ok. I found on an f150 forum many complaints of the same thing happening to 2015 and 2016 f150's and dealers replacing the trailer brakes module and the tow module.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed several times for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front brake hose, brake fluid and brake system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,700.

While trying to pass a dump truck on the interstate with adaptive cruise on, vehicle slammed on the brakes, and causing the vehicle behind me to slam on theirs to avoid hitting me. . I noticed that there had been a recall for this before in 2015, but I never received any notice of this. . It is a very serious road hazard!!.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. While driving 65 mph and attempting to slow down, the brakes malfunctioned and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact released the accelerator pedal and merged over to the median of the road. The contact pumped the brake pedal several times, but it traveled to the floorboard again. The vehicle eventually slowed down to a stop. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, the low brake fluid message appeared. The contact slowly drove to an auto store to purchase more brake fluid, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to bill knight Ford (9607 s memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74133, (888) 464-2411) where it was in the process of being diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the brake pedal went all the way to the floor, did not stop immediately. There was no warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000. Fe.

Wife was driving vehicle and experienced sudden lose of brakes , brake pedal went to floor and low brake fluid level light came on . Had to use emergency brake to bring vehicle to a stop with no prior warning.

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at about 35 mph, the brake seized and did not stop the vehicle. . The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the red mccombs Ford (833-504-1993, located at 8333 w I-10, san antonio, TX 78230) where the technician stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was left with the dealer for diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. Fe.

Driving, I received a low brake fluid warning. The next braking event I lost all brake controls. I was not able to stop. All traffic lights were green and was able to use the emergency brake to come to a complete stop in my driveway. Almost caused two incidents but was able to swerve.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 25 mph, the low brake fluid indicator illuminated. The contact pulled over at a fuel station and filled up the brake fluid reservoir. The contact continued to drive and the low brake fluid indicator illuminated again. In addition, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to sill-terhar Ford (303-469-1801, located at 190 alter st, broomfield, CO 80020) where it was diagnosed that the brake fluid might have leaked into the brake booster system. The vehicle was left at the dealer's for a complete diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

Started truck and warning light and sound notified me of low brake fluid. Found reservoir very low, added fluid, applied pressure to brake pedal and looked for leaks, no leaks found. Brake pedal felt spongy and not firm, started to move but brake pedal went almost to the floor. Found reservoir almost empty again with no leaks to be found under the vehicle or at the wheels. Had truck towed to dealership.

Sudden brake loss. Warning light saying brake fluid low. Filled up reservoir. It was empty again within the hour. No spills or pools on the ground under my truck. I have no idea where the brake fluid went.

I was driving in a residential street and suddenly got a �low break fluid� warning light. Upon parking on my driveway the break pedals went all the way to the floor, and I had to use my emergency break in order to avoid collision with my garage.

We were driving when the brake system warning light came on and suddenly we lost all braking ability. The brake pedal went down to the floor with barely any brake function. We were on a back road going over 50 mph and barely got the vehicle stopped. We got additional brake fluid as the reservoir was empty. We refilled it and began driving again. Within about 3 miles, once again the brake system warning light came on and the pedal went down to the floor again giving us very little braking ability. We were 30 miles from the nearest town. . . . We barely made it in to town. Our vehicle is currently with a mechanic (we asked for him top provider us pictures) as we are stranded over 300 miles from home.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. When the vehicle was started, the low brake fluid indicator illuminated and the brakes did not hold when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to jones Ford (833-980-1600, located at 5757 rivers Ave, north charleston, SC 29406) and kept for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that nothing could be done until the failure was diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Was driving on the interstate and the warning light came on for low brake fluid. I got to my exit and the brakes went all the way to floor and I could just stop in time. Had to pull over and get a tow the rest of the way home.

I started my truck to back out of the driveway and when I went to press the brakes the pedal went all the way to the floor with the truck almost running into my neighbor's curb. I pulled back in my drive way and again the pedal went to the floor barely stopping the truck. I checked the brake reservoir but it was full and no warning lights came on. Having towed to dealer, appointment scheduled for Monday 7/15/19.

Pulled out of the driveway stepped on the brakes pedal went to the floor used emergency break open the hood to find empty reservoir fill the reservoir with fluid fluid stepped on the brakes two minutes later it was all gone with no visible leaks.

Brake fluid warning light came on lost all brakes after parking . Brake pedal went to the floor. Happened coming off highway .

Lost brakes on the freeway this morning. I had to put it on first gear and used the emergency brakes. Thank god traffic was slow I had my daughter with me.

I had the vehicle in for warranty issues at our local dealer. I received a call from dealer that the brake booster had to be replaced, due to the mechanic loosing brakes and almost hitting service bay wall. Ford is currently making us pay for the brake booster and also an emissions related fault.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. While starting the vehicle, the low brake fluid level warning indicator illuminated. The contact refilled the brake fluid and the warning indicator turned off. When the vehicle was started, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact rechecked the brake fluid level and saw no leaks underneath the vehicle. Malouf Ford Lincoln (2210 us highway 1, north brunswick township, NJ 08902, (732) 951-0300) stated that there were no recalls; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 53,300.

Sudden loss of braking fluid and power while in motion. Fluid filled the booster with about 4 inches of braking fluid from reservoir.

The factory/ dealer installed tow brake controller does not apply enough brake power to stop trailer. When towing my 5th wheel(10000lbs)it works fine when I manually apply the override button but when I apply the brake pedal the trailer brakes don't get the command to engage with enough power to stop trailer, my truck is doing almost all of the braking. I have read online where many Ford f 150 owners are having similar issues. Ford says there is nothing wrong. I have been towing using the manual override switch or learning to slam on the brakes to stop. The trailer brakes do work almost when I slam on the brake pedal. I am sure that this shouldn't be happening because it's not safe.

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.