2015 Ford F-150 Brake Problems

Which parts fail

• Foundation components › Master cylinder
  3
• Pedals and linkages
  2
• Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  2
• Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
  1
• Fluid
  1
• Antilock › ABS warning light
  1

Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  4316%
• 25k–50k
  8832%
• 50k–75k
  8129%
• 75k–100k
  3412%
• 100k–150k
  249%
• 150k+
  52%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the braking system had malfunctioned and while pressing the brake pedal the vehicle did not stop causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a ditch. The front end of the vehicle was damaged, but the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a right leg injury which did not require medical attention. The front passenger sustained a right knee injury and the rear driver's side passenger sustained and left shoulder injury, both required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was able to be driven home. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.

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 refilling brake fluid reservoir, the reservoir was empty after test driving the vehicle. The owner attempted to move the vehicle out of the driveway; however, there was heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact then discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V332000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and associated the failure with the recall. …

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH and entering an intersection, the brake pedal was depressed, and the pedal extended to the floorboard. Due to the brake failure, the vehicle failed to stop and drove through a red light into the intersection. The vehicle eventually rolled to a stop. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the brake fluid reservoir cap had come off and brake fluid had leaked from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V332000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). …

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-70 mph downhill, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact depressed the brake pedal but it became hard and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact was swerving in traffic and came to a sudden halt in a rock pit. The ABS warning indicator light was illuminated. While looking under the hood, he noticed that the supply booster spring clamp was not in the correct location. The contact stated that he sustained injuries to his neck but no medical attention was provided. The vehicle was towed out of the rock pit by a relative. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 2,280.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he shifted to neutral and used the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving to his residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V332000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,097.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V332000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. 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 failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

2/11/22.While at a complete stop, foot on brake, my truck started creeping forward and I kept pushing on the brake and I couldn't stop until my truck ran into the back of a semi trailer. After shutting truck off, and starting again, it appeared to work again. My 7 year old grand daughter was with me and she heard me yelling, "I can't stop, I can't stop". It has not been confirmed by dealership because it has to go collision shop on 2/14/22. No Warnings came on my dash. [redacted]

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while attempting to stop the vehicle in the driveway, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brake fluid was leaking out of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the front brake lines were leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

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 approximately 32,000. The VIN was not included.

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.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Brake complaints in other F-150 years