2005 Ford F-150: brake failure

Filed Dec 10, 2025 · Engine · 360,000 miles · KY · fire

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, while the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes failed to engage; the contact pulled the vehicle into a Home Depot parking lot, exited the vehicle, and discovered that the engine compartment was on fire. The Home Depot employees came out to the vehicle and extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. The Fire Department and Police Department were contacted; however, the contact was unsure if a report was filed for either department. The orgin of the fire was not confirmed however, the fire department informed that timing was critical because any longer the fire would have caused an explosion. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence, and the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 360,000.Â

Filed Jan 7, 2024 · Body, Steering · IL

Frame on passenger and drive side by transmission, fuel tank, and rear leaf springs are rusted and have no integrity left. No structure integrity if in an accident. If fractures completely, will loose control of vehicle as the bed will contact cab, driveshaft will jamb into transmission, lock up brakes from pinched brake lines, loss of brakes from severed brake lines, lose control and go into on coming traffic or into roadside structures including pedestrians. NOTE: Your system will not let me upload pictures.

Filed Sep 20, 2015 · Brakes · 627,633 miles · CT

I was starting the truck to leave a wal-mart parking lot and my left foot which was on the brake went all the way to the floor of the truck. I had no brakes. It was fortunate that I was stopped and not on the road with other cars or going down a steep hill. I had the auto shop tow the truck to the shop. They fixed two brake lines. Complete brake failure should not happen.

Filed Dec 30, 2009 · Brakes · 82,000 miles · WV

Loss of brakes, braking while going downhill, loss of brakes, ABS not working then working.

Filed Jan 13, 2009 · Brakes · 19,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving out of a parking space between 5-10 MPH, the brakes failed to work. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the booster line failed, which caused the brake failure. The contact paid for the vehicle to be repaired. Shortly after, he discovered that the vehicle was recalled according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v208000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). He went to the ford dealer and they wanted to replace the same hose that was previously on the vehicle in an attempt to repair the failure. The contact refused to place the same defective hose in the vehicle. He believes that the recalled item should be replaced by a working item. The current and failure mileages were 19,000.

Filed Jul 2, 2008 · Brakes · 41,000 miles · HI

Loss of brakes while driving our f150 in march. Almost hit a car in front of us - had to pull onto side of road into grass to stop the vehicle. Local auto shop fixed the problem-"main vacuum feed off on back of manifold".

Filed May 1, 2008 · Brakes · 23,800 miles · MD

Ford f150 brake failure, sudden and without warning. Occurred when driving to work. I was going approximately 25 MPH, couldn't at a stop sign, rolled through and used my emergency brake to stop.

Filed Apr 28, 2008 · Brakes · 54,000 miles · OH

Sudden total brake failure on ford f150 2005. Result of vacuum line popping off of rear intake manifold.

Filed Apr 23, 2008 · Brakes · 49,000 miles · TX

I own a 2005 f150 with a 5.4 engine. The truck is 3 years old with 49,000 miles. The brakes failed without any notice or warning. The dealer says that the vacuum hose that leads from the back of the engine to the brake booster was worn and needed replacing. The service manager at the dealership said there were no recalls on the issue and I would have to pay for the worn part and labor. After doing a little research I contacted another dealership and they said they have seen the problem before and that there were no recalls on the issue. I have a tough time understanding how this type of brake failure can occur on such a new vehicle. I have looked over everything that ford gave me when I purchased the vehicle from them. Nothing says that this part should be replaced at any mileage. They concern me with fluid changes, tire wear, etc. Nothing about a hose that could put my life and the lives of my family and others in danger. The part that failed is located behind the engine and the only way to see if the part was worn is to take the top of the motor off. So I can assure you this part is never inspected until the brakes fail. The dealer did fix the truck at my expense stating they could do nothing. They said they would also report the issue to ford. I also called the ford motor company customer relationship center and they agreed with the dealer . No recalls on this issue. I need to see this issue is put under the microscope. Someone will be killed or seriously injured if nothing is done about this manufacturing issue. This part shouldn't fail under normal driving conditions and if does there needs to be time spent notifying the public about the issue. Not sweeping it under the floor mat.

Filed Apr 17, 2008 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · LA

My vehicle stalled when trying to start. When it did start, I pressed the brakes and they were hard. I put my car in drive and tried to apply my brakes and the brakes didn't seem to work. I literally had to put 2 feet on the brakes and press down with all of my weight just to stop my truck. I brought it to the dealership and they said it was my vacuum line on my brakes that came off. It is going to cost me $375. Thankfully I wasn't driving fast when my brakes gave out.

Filed Apr 10, 2008 · Brakes · 74,037 miles · AL · crash

I was in an accident due to brake failure. I was traveling at approximately 25 MPH and approaching a stop light in moderate traffic. I had 80 ft to the vehicle in front of me and when I depressed my brake pedal it went 3/4 of the way to the floor and was vibrating as anti lock was engaged. I rapidly depressed the pedal again and the same occurred. On the third attempt the brakes finally engaged but was to late to stop the vehicle as I was only 2 feet from the car in front of me resulting in a crash. My speed was reduced to 8-10mph upon impact. The smaller car in front of me was knocked into a third car stopped at the light. Damage occurred to the truck and the smaller car and very minor damage to the 3rd vehicle. The weather was sunny and the streets were completely dry. I could not get my vehicle stopped even with no load other than my passenger who is a witness to the incident. No injuries occurred in any of the three vehicles and no airbags were deployed. I am scared to death as I have owned the truck for 2 years and never had this happen in my life. The brakes worked perfectly immediately following the incident and the truck was taken to the ford dealer where purchased new and all service records are at this dealer. They thoroughly inspected the entire system and found no issues. System check on all sensors,lines, rotors and pads were ok. Perfect working order ?

Filed Feb 12, 2008 · Brakes · 44,000 miles · WA

When starting my vehicle in the parking lot it sputtered and did not start the first time. No problem the second time. After starting the second time I noticed the power brakes did not work. I turned the truck off to try to reset the system, still no brakes. I drove home very carefully using my entire body weight to stop the vehicle at stop lights. There would be no way to stop if I did not have plenty of room in front of me. I took the truck into the ford dealer and was told a hose is leaking or has come loose behind the intake manifold. Cost approx 700.00. I have contacted ford for potential payment.