Problems with 2014 Ford F-150 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v345000 (service brakes, hydraulic). while driving 80 mph, the low brake fluid warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (satcher motor company, 1850 jefferson davis hwy, graniteville, sc 29829, (888) 478-0818). the dealer stated that the parts were not available for the recall repair. the contact filed a case with the manufacturer because the dealer was charging for a portion of the repairs. the failure mileage was 41,000. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. the contact stated that the brake rotors were severely rusted. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to schedule a diagnostic appointment with a dealer to determine if the failure was covered by the warranty. the failure mileage was 14,400. *tt *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. while driving 60 mph, the brake fluid warning indicator illuminated and the brakes seized. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 16v345000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the vehicle was taken to the dealer (phil long ford, 1212 motor city drive, colorado springs, co 80905) where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder and the brake booster failed and needed replacement. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. the failure mileage was approximately 39,100.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. while driving 44 mph, the low brake fluid warning indicator illuminated, which prevented the brake system from engaging. the contact was able to shift into first gear and engage the emergency brake. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake master cylinder failed. the contact had the vehicle towed to ford lincoln of franklin tennessee (1129 murfreesboro road, franklin, tennessee 37064, 615-544-7054). the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v345000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vin was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 66,000. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. while driving 23 mph, the brakes failed to engage when the brake pedal was depressed. the contact was forced to drive into a cement wall to avoid crashing into other vehicles. after impact, the driver side air bag deployed. a police report was filed. the contact was uninjured, but visited his regular physician. the dealer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 22,000. updated 12/21/16*lj updated 12/28/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. the contact stated that the low brake fluid warning indicator illuminated. the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder leaked into the brake booster. the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. the vin did not qualify for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 40,792.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. the contact stated that while towing a 2016 star craft autumn ridge 265rls and driving at 65 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to come to a complete halt. the contact had to use the electronic brake on the trailer to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the master cylinder and brake booster needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v345000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000. updated 09/30/16*lj the consumer the repairs were made on the vehicle. *tr

Complete brake failure! vehicle: 2014 f150 ford ecoboost 4wd with 46,000 miles i drove from a parked position approximately 100' to a stop sign when the brakes failed completely. the brake pedal went to the floorboard with no braking and a warning appeared on the dash that the brake fluid is low. i went past the stop sign and through the intersection and stopped using the emergency brake. i received a recall notice ([xxx]) in the mail the day this happened (7/18/2016). the recall came out two months earlier but this was the first notification by ford. the recall states the brake failure may involve the front brakes and not the rear brakes which is totally false. in my case, both front and rear brakes were instantly non-existent. additionally the recall stated that a low fluid alarm and audible signal would notify driver if fluid was low. this also is incorrect. ford dealerships say they have no directive to perform the work and not parts have been provided so their hands are tied until further notice. their estimate is that it will take one month to get the parts so my truck will be out of commission between one and three months. this failure could have easily been fatal if it happened in traffic or on a highway instead of on a lightly traveled side street with no traffic. this report might not be important to the nhtsa since no death or damage was involved but it could have resulted in such. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2014 ford f-150. consumer writes in regards to no parts available to repair brake system failure recall notice. *smd the consumer stated when her husband applied the brake, it went right to the floor and the warning low brake fluid displayed on the dash. the consumer and her husband went next door to the dealer, to get the brake fluid re-filled. when her husband stepped on the brake the fluid was gone again. the vehicle didn't have any brakes. the vehicle was towed to where the vehicle was purchased from. there were no parts to fix the vehicle and no time frame, as to when the parts would be available. unable to wait, for an extended period of time, they traded the vehicle for another ford. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal pulsated abnormally when depressed. the dealer stated that there was an unknown technical service bulletin related to the failure. the contact was advised to have the rotors rotated, but the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and also stated that the rotors should be rotated. the failure mileage was 20,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. while driving 20 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle without warning. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the vacuum valve was leaking. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200. updated 04/06/15*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. while driving 2 mph with the brakes engaged, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal simultaneously. as a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the preceding vehicle. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the contact stated that there was not enough space between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 8,000. updated 02/24/15*lj the consumer stated the dealer advised the vehicle operated as designed. updated 10/7/2015 *js