Service Brakes Problems of Ford F-150

Ford F-150 owners have reported 3,101 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 40 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (1,439 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake master cylinder (367 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Ford F-150

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
1439
Brake Master Cylinder problems
367
Brakes Failed problems
181
Brake Electric Antilock problems
174
Brake Fluid Leak problems
172
Brake Light On problems
162
Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems
94
Brake Disc Caliper problems
70
Brake Disc Pads problems
66
Brake Disc Rotor problems
52
Brake Foundation Components problems
44
Brake Drum Wheel Cylinder problems
40
Brake Pedal And Linkage problems
39
Brake Abs Warning Light problems
32
Brake Disc problems
29
Power Assist Brake Vacuum Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems
20
Brake Sensor problems
16
Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problems
14
Brake Loud Noise problems
13
Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Wheel Speed Sensor problems
11
Brake Grinding Noise problems
9
Power Assist Brake problems
6
Power Assist Brake Vacuum problems
6
Anti-lock Brakes Fail problems
6
Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor problems
5
Brake Drum problems
5
Abs Brake Fail problems
4
Brake Fluid problems
4
Brake Drum Shoes/linings problems
4
Power Assist Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems
3
Brake Light Switch problems
3
Brake Popping Noise problems
2
Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Control Unit/module problems
2
Brake Drum problems
1
Brake Whining Noise problems
1
Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Abs Warning Light problems
1
Brake Squeaking Noise problems
1
Power Assist Hydraulic Brake problems
1
Brake Fluid Low Warning Lamp problems
1
Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip problems
1

Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Ford F-150

The Service Brakes problem

On two occasions I've attempted to have this recall work done at a Ford dealership. Today after holding the vehicle for the entire day, the service department at koons Ford in falls church returned the vehicle without performing the recall replacement.   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

My 2016 f150 had a recall (22s11 in Mar 11,2022 which they replaced the master cylinder on my truck. This week 10/16/2025 I noticed my brakes are failing again, the pedal goes allmost to the floor. I will have to have them repaired again. Don't know if dealer will repair free of charge?   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

The trailer braking system on my new 2021 f150 powerboost malfunctions every once in a while. While towing my 27 ft airstream trailer the brakes will often stop working. They always work when I begin a trip, but then the brakes fail during the trip.   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

In July 2007, I purchased a new Ford f150 pickup truck. In December 2007, 3 times in one day I depressed the brake pedal and the truck accelerated for no apparent reason. I ran a stop sign, but luckily did not hit anything.   Read details...

The Brake Fluid Leak problem

Brake fluid is leaking out of the master cylender and into the brake booster. Causing low brake fluid in the resivore. And resulting in no brakes. There are recalls for this issue with the 2013 modles. This should be extended to the 2010 modles.   Read details...




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