2015 Ford F-150 brakes problems

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• Recall 20V332000Jun 8, 2020292,311 vehicles
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

  Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 28, 2026155,000 miTXBrakes

   The contact's husband owns a 2015 Ford F-150. While the owner was driving 45 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the brake warning light became displayed on the instrument panel, and the vehicle failed to stop while depressing the brake pedal. The driver was forced to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. Despite the failure, the driver was able to drive the vehicle to the residence and used another vehicle to purchase brake fluid for the vehicle. After…

   NHTSA complaint #11767382 · source
2. Filed Aug 24, 2026NJBrakes

   I have contacted Family ford in netcong NJ on two separate occasions to address recall Manufacturer Recall Number20S31 NHTSA Recall Number20V332 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete Initially in 2020 I was on a waitlist; I followed up a few times and never heard back. Recently I contacted them again to address a second recall and schedule the work for Sept 6th. I received a call from their scheduler stating the above parts were on backorder for several months and said I would be…

   NHTSA complaint #11758991 · source
3. Filed Aug 23, 2026COBrakes

   I was in my driveway getting ready to service the truck. After depressing the break pedal about half way, I lost break pressure. Upon inspection, the front passenger side breaks had a major leak/failure. The entire inside of the front passenger wheel as sprayed with break fluid. This indicates that the line failed under pressure and had and explosive release of fluid. Upon further inspection the line failed at the hard metal fitting leading to the hard metal break lines. In…

   NHTSA complaint #11758929 · source
4. Filed Aug 4, 2026VABrakes

   I purchased my 2015 Ford F150 January 2020. I’ve had several issues with the brakes, calipers & rotors. From Sept 2022 my truck has been in the shop for these issues 6 times & it’s now doing the same thing. I’m [XXX] & have never had so many of the same issues with one vehicle. There has to be something causing this. Please tell me what I can do to keep from spending so much time & money on this. I greatly appreciate it. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF…

   NHTSA complaint #11754783 · source
5. Filed Jul 3, 2026TXBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle has a documented, active transmission failure code P0720 relating to Recall 26S28 (NHTSA Campaign 26V237). Per pages 3 and 4 of Ford's official Part 573 Safety Recall Report, dealers are explicitly required to bypass the software wait and replace the physical lead frame hardware if a vehicle exhibits this code prior to the software's release. The local franchise dealership (McCombs Ford West in San Antonio, TX) and Ford Corporate Customer Relations are both…

   NHTSA complaint #11748183 · source
6. Filed May 19, 2026MNBrakes

   The vacuum pump failed and leaks oil on manifold, leading to burning oil on manifold. The vehicle has 75,000 miles [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint #11738688 · source
7. Filed Sep 5, 2025MNBrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlWheels & Tires

   gears dropped fast on the highway, rpm's went up because my foot was on gas because I was on the highway, rear end locked up and I skidded going from 60MPH to 30 in a second.

   NHTSA complaint #11685394 · source
8. Filed Jun 2, 2025TNBrakesElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   This vehicle was purchased by a friend with the factory tow package. No modifications were made before my purchase three years ago. I installed a factory brake controller for a travel trailer I purchased. The software was enabled with Forscan, and the dealer updated the software to the latest available. Even with a new seven way plug, the truck displays "trailer disconnected" when using the slide brake and also never shows any output when braking. The brakes do engage but…

   NHTSA complaint #11664446 · source
9. Filed Sep 25, 2024TNBrakes

   Front passenger side brake line (plastic) burst - causing no braking on vehicle. This happened when parked and just starting to drive vehicle out of carport. Vehicle was towed to service center (Car Fix Western Ave Knoxville, TN), damaged confirmed by tech. Both front brake lines were replaced, system flushed and tested. Incident occurred [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint #11616346 · source
10. Filed Jun 26, 2024TXBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle abruptly downshifted with the transmission warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered and hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on several occasions; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The dealer was finally able to diagnose the…

    NHTSA complaint #11596861 · source
11. Filed Jun 1, 2024TXBrakes

    Brakes became completely unoperational and brake lights on dashboard lit up at same time. Luckily it happened coming out of my garage and not while on road or highway.

    NHTSA complaint #11591879 · source
12. Filed May 23, 202432,000 miMNBrakes

    The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at a undisclosed speed the contact noticed a failure when he attempted to engage the brake gear no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed as a failure with the master cylinder which needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…

    NHTSA complaint #11590470 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology