2006 Ford F-150: brake failure

Filed Aug 9, 2021 · Brakes · NM

Random brake loss due to hydraulic control unit for ABS. The loss of brakes on more than 5 occasions has nearly caused several accidents as brakes fail to engage in traffic situations. The problem cannot be reproduced by automotive repair shops due to the random nature of the events. Inspection of the component does not reveal any problem. The component functions properly 80% of the time. There has never been any warning of any sort prior to the event happening which is why the severity of the incidents are not only surprising but have put me and other drivers at risk. These HCU components have had similar failures in other ford vehicles. Recalls are listed for those vehicles such as the MZk, Fusion, Millan.

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Brakes · 117,153 miles · AZ

My ABS brake system failed. The light for ABS came on and the brakes failed to ingage on a dry road. I had to vear off the road to avoid another truck making a turn. This happened again with a car infront of me, before I got home and parked the truck. The brakes shutter on pressing them and then fail to ingauge. I had the problem fixed in goodyear az at the fird dealer for over 800 dollars and now the problem began again. I live in lakeside arizona and cant drive the truck back to that dealer without fear of dying on the side of a cliff ir in a bad accident because my brakes fail to stop the vehicle and brakes are needed to go through the mountsins to get to that dealer. Very upset that I bought this truck from cactus jacks in phoenix az. 560 dollars a month for a truck I cant drive for my small farm. I would like to trade in tbis truck for one I can trust that wont be the death of me or my family.

Filed Dec 25, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 117,000 miles · WA

Was driving my 2006 f-150 over a mountain pass in canada. There was compact snow and ice on the roadway and I was traveling with other vehicles around me at approximately 40 MPH. The vehicles ahead of me began to brake, I as well tried to brake only to find my truck had lost power and was no longer running. I had lost power to my brakes and steering. This caused my truck to begin sliding on the snow and ice and I was unable to control my vehicle. The cars around me were slowing and stopping and I could not. I began to fish tail in both directions while trying desperately to control my truck with no brakes or power steering, I eventually did a complete 360 degree spin and somehow managed to get the truck under control with out rolling over and into the ditch or smashing into the other vehicles around me. When I came to a stop my truck was not running and the dash lights were on. I placed the transmission into drive and restarted the truck without issue and continued on without issue. This is the second time this has happened with this truck, the first time I was on a residential street and I was able to just coast to a stop and restarted the truck. This last incident on the mountain pass has confirmed to me that I will not own another ford as I have researched this problem to find that this is a common issue with ford trucks. I am certain this has caused major accidents if not deaths and the fact there are no error codes left behind from the events to verify this has happened we may never know. The fact it has happened to me twice and once only a miracle a serious accident didn't occur I am done with the ford motor company.

Filed Jun 3, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 225,000 miles · NH

After countless hours spent diagnosing a dash brake lite warning. These vehicles factory defect is the electronics board or speedometer cluster. Countless people are driving with a brake light on with nothing possibly wrong.when something does go wrong they may not have a clue until the vehicle has no brakes.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Brakes · 101,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that the brakes failed while driving 45 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the brake booster failed. The contact spoke to the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number:08v208000(service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage and current mileages were 101,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2012 · Brakes · 89,000 miles · PA

Brakes failed at low speed avoiding incident. Lost vacuum to braking system resulting in stiff manual style braking. Looked online for recall and saw what appeared to be the exact same thing for my year and vehicle description. Called dealership and was told that my vehicle is not part of this recall. Well, it should be. It was the exact issue and part as is described in recall the federal safety agency campaign id number : 08v208000 the federal safety agency action number: pe08001 component: service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

Filed Apr 14, 2011 · Brakes · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v208000(service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings was the repairs were performed on the vehicle. Later, while driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact engaged the brakes as hard as possible but the brakes failed without warning. The contact abruptly applied the brakes but the brake pedal was resistant. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was advised that the brake booster vacuum hoses were defective and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. She called the dealer that performed the recall and was advised to bring the vehicle in to have the repair work performed at the manufacturer's expense. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

Filed May 22, 2010 · Brakes · 44,058 miles · TX

Brakes failed on pickup while driving. Repair shop determined master cylinder was faulty.

Filed Feb 18, 2010 · Brakes · 31,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was driven approximately 15 MPH over a bump the brakes failed to engage. The failure mileage was 31000. The current mileage was 36080.

Filed Oct 6, 2009 · Transmission · 36,139 miles · SC · crash

Last year my brakes failed on my ford f-150 2006, fortunately I was close by the dealership I purchased the vehicle from. Last month my daughter was driving my truck and the rear wheels locked up on the same truck, almost causing her to go over a bridge, the rail stopped her. I just want to know if any others have had this same experience.

Filed Jul 2, 2008 · Brakes · 8,200 miles · GA

I received a notice from ford that there is a brake vacuum problem that is dangerous and may cause total brake failure. I was told by local dealers that the 1) parts were not available for vehicles already paid for... 2) ford is only responsible for notification of part failure and is not required to repair the failure (even though I am still under warranty... 3)part failure notices were held even though the dealers knew there was a problem, because parts were not available.

Filed Jun 19, 2008 · Brakes · 18,400 miles · MI

Brake booster vacuum supply hose detached leaving me with almost a complete loss of brakes.