Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 2021 Ford F-150.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 23v509000 (parking brake), but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failed to respond upon shifting to reverse(r) or drive(d). Additionally, the parking brake had seized. The messages "parking brake fault" and " parking brake service required" were displayed. The dealer was contacted but refused to repair the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 23v509000(parking brake). The contact stated that the dealer had previously inspected the vehicle but no repair had been performed under the recall. The dealer instructed the contact to check the wiring harness. The contact followed the instructions and found that a wire had rubbed through and was fractured. The contact spliced the wire together with a wiring butt connector as a temporary repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 21v653000 (seat belts), 23v509000 (parking brake), 22v142000 (visibility) and 23v163000 (visibility). The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the parking brake independently activated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle and, after waiting for a short while, the vehicle was restarted. The message "service parking brake" was displayed. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while turning off the vehicle, the parking brake fail to function as intended. The contact stated that recently the seat belt failed to retract and remained loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle under the seat belts and parking brake recalls. The contact stated that the recall repairs for visibility were performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the parking brake was independently activated. The brake warning light was illuminated. Several local dealers were contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,100.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle turned off on several occasions, the message "parking brake fault" was displayed. The contact stated that each time the vehicle was started, the message was no longer displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that on another occasion the windshield wipers stopped midway and kicked back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owned a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the rear end of the vehicle seized, and the vehicle swerved to the right. The contact was unaware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle slid off the roadway. The vehicle was not damaged. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 45 mph, the rear end seized, and the vehicle slid to the right. The contact's wife lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The contact's wife stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact's wife was not injured. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable and that the police arrived on scene and filed a report. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and was later declared a total loss by the insurance provider. The contact had received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v509000 (parking brake) and related the failure to the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v509000 (parking brake) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 22v842000 (visibility) and 23v509000 (parking brake); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended braking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v509000 (parking brake). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the electric parking brake light illuminated, and the electric parking brake engaged independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal to release the parking brake. The contact had received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v509000 (parking brake). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was completed. The contact stated that approximately a month after the recall repair the failure occurred. The failure had become persistent. The contact stated that at one point the failure occurred three times in one day. The dealer had not been contacted again. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v509000 (parking brake) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not yet available.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v509000 (parking brake). The contact called the local dealer on several occasions to have the recall repair performed and was informed that the vehicle needed to be inspected before the part could be ordered to perform the recall repair. The contact was also informed that the vehicle needed to remain with the dealer, and that a loaner vehicle would not be provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the dealer information was incorrect, and that parts for the repair are available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the dealer was the nearest dealer and that calling another dealer would be an inconvenience. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v142000 (visibility), 23v163000 (visibility) and 23v509000 (parking brake) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.