2010 Ford F-150: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jul 7, 2025 · Brakes · 131,591 miles · WA

The contact's wife owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle failed to exceed 80 MPH. The contact stated that the ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where DTC: C1440 (Pressure Transducer Main/Primary Signal Faulted) was retrieved. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact provided the DTC: C1440 to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the ABS module needed to be replaced; however, the part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 131,591.

Filed Apr 10, 2023 · Engine · 120,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle started jerking. Additionally, when the brake pedal was released, the vehicle hesitated to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle then accelerated independently. The contact stated that the check engine, seat belt, and ABS warning lights illuminated after the failure and then turned off independently. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The contact stated that their truck is not on the recall list although other F-150s were repaired for the same two issues.

Filed Jan 15, 2022 · IN

I recently bought this truck 12/31/21. On 1/14/22 I was stopped in a parking lot at a stop sign , I was at the sign no one was ahead of me , with my right foot on the brake waiting the Truck began accelerating to the point the rear tires broke traction and the truck rear end started moving to the side , with my foot still on the brake pushing harder ( the pedal felt like the ABS system was pushing against my foot ) I immediately turned the ignition to the off position . After a few seconds I started the truck it idled ok so I proceeded as normal . My drive home was around 25 miles with no more issues . I have only talked to a few people and googled what may have happed but all I’ve seen is unless it can be duplicated or some kind of code shows up this will be hard to diagnose , also I was told it may be worth my while to contact this organization the federal safety agency . Thank you .

Filed Aug 21, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 30,123 miles · OR

I was pulling onto an undivided two lane hwy. And was accelerating up to speed. The vehicle, without any type of warning, applied the brakes by itself causing it to veer hard left and pulling the truck into the oncoming traffic lane. The indicator light for traction control flashed on and off in the instrument panel and you could hear the ABS deploying. Lucky there was no one behind me or coming towards me. Very dangerous situation and quite frightening for my family. We live in a rural community and the dealership is over 50 miles away in one direction. Concerned about safely being able to get it in for diagnostics.

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 20,000 miles · CO

While breaking to stop at an intersection the truck unintentionally accelerates and will not stop. The ABS brake pulsations continued walking the f150 into the intersection as the engine rpms climbes. I put it in neutral, the engine revves very high, I released the brake and then slammed it back down. The rpms drop to normal and the truck stoppes. It has done this once every year since 2011. It shows no trouble codes and won't do it for the ford service technicians.

Filed Sep 14, 2014 · Brakes · 47,100 miles · TX

Just after starting the engine the truck was driven out of the driveway and at the first press of the brakes the vehicle was not stopping. After bearing down on the pedal with full force vehicle came to a stop. Brake warning appeared in the digital message center and the ABS light came on. I pumped the brakes and a very tight pedal indicated the vacuum assist had failed. I also could hear a hissing sound at the press of the pedal. I restarted the engine and pulled the vacuum line off the booster and the distinct vacuum pop was present. I began removing the booster, I then realized brake fluid had leaked out of the rear of the master cylinder and into the booster. I believe the corrosive properties of the brake fluid ruptured the diaphragm inside the booster. There was about 5 oz. Of fluid inside the booster. I ordered and replaced the booster and the master cylinder. This is too new of a vehicle for a brake system failure. Someone is going to be killed if this issue is not corrected.

Filed May 31, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 4,800 miles · NC

While driving by 2010 f150 at approx 75 MPH in cruise mode. The ABS brake and red brake light came on and the car sharply decelerated. ( brake engaged). Lasted approx. 1-2 seconds then the braking stopped. This happened 4 times within a 2 hour period. Then while stopping to pay a toll ( came to complete stop ABS brakes(, the truck stalled out while in drive.