2010 Ford F-150: brake failure

Filed Jul 31, 2025 · Brakes · NM

Brake fluid is leaking out of the master cylender and into the brake booster. Causing low brake fluid in the resivore. And resulting in no brakes. There are recalls for this issue with the 2013 modles. This should be extended to the 2010 modles.

Filed Jan 10, 2022 · Brakes · TN

Front Left Brake stuck while driving in 2011. Stopped at a stop light and it looked like it was on fire. Pulled to the left and would not get over 50 miles an hour all the way home. 40 mile distance. I took it to an ASE certified mechanic and was told the brake line had collapsed . Had motorcraft brake line and brake pads installed. Later 2012 the right side done the same thing, it was so bad the rotor had to be changed out. 2014 Left side it happened again, this time I bought NAPA Auto parts, break line, brake pads, caliper and rotor. 2015 it happened again on the right side again. I got parts from Rock Auto. Brake pads, rotor, break line and caliper.. 2020 Left side it happened again , same process as before same parts bought again installed . now 1/10/2022 here Iam having to do it again. There is absolutely a problem with the 2010 F-150s, IM not the only person that has had this problem. My question is this,does someone have to die in an accident of brake failure, or die from a fire caused by the brakes heating before this public safety issue is fixed. Ford do a recall and inspect and repair if needed the problem before a death or injury happens. 2 years in to ownership and less that 60,000 miles I started have trouble ,and the mechanic had all ready been advised about the brake line problem is very telling. I want to file a legal complaint against Ford should something happen in the future to me or anyone else out there with a 2010 to 2014 F-150.

Filed Jun 8, 2021 · Brakes · FL

While attempting to leave my driveway, I put my foot on the brake pedal in order to put the vehicle into gear. I heard a “pop” and the pedal went to the floor. There were no warning lights on the dash. The vehicle remains, (un-driven) in my driveway. I don’t know what failed and the vehicle has not been inspected. I do notice fluid leaking under the vehicle but don’t know where it’s coming from.

Filed Jun 8, 2021 · Brakes · MD

I was in a parking lot and went to shift the truck out of park and noticed the brake system warning light on. After the vehicle was shifted into drive the brake pedal went to the floor and the only way to stop the vehicle was with the parking brake. The master cylinder was empty of any fluid. I had the vehicle towed to my home for inspection. After checking all brake lines for ruptures or leaks, I removed the master cylinder and discovered the brake booster full of brake fluid. I replaced the master cylinder and the vehicle returned to its normal braking function. The brake booster was also replaced due to the corrosive nature of the brake fluid. Luckily, I was parked and wasn’t driving when the vehicle lost brake function because I wouldn’t have been able to stop the vehicle at highway speed with the parking brake.

Filed Feb 2, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 160,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving at 72 MPH, the vehicle accelerated rapidly on its own without warning. The brake pedal was applied, but the brakes failed to respond. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to f g evans ford (270 us-431, livermore, ky 42352, (270) 684-6268), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2017 · Brakes · 75,381 miles · CA

Brakes did not work without warning as ford f150 2010 pulled from the driveway. Pedal was depressed to the floor without any brake function or warning light. Stopped the truck with parking brake. Truck had to be towed to the dealership. Brakes worked hours before in traffic. The dealership exchanged the master brake cylinder and the brake booster, in which the brake cylinder leaked fluid into.

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · VA

Traveling at 45 MPH on a highway I applied brakes to slow down when the brake fluid level warning light came on. Brake pedal went all the way to the floor before slowing the vehicle, had to downshift and apply the emergency brake. Towed vehicle to the dealer where it was determined the master cylinder failed drawing brake fluid into the power brake booster. No visible sign of a brake fluid leak. Master cylinder and power brake booster must be replaced. Vehicle has 80,000 miles . Sounds like the same problem in a recall on 2014-15 f150 but no such recall for the 2010 f150.

Filed Jan 5, 2016 · Acceleration · 66,650 miles · TX

I was driving along the highway, at approximately 60 MPH, attempting to pass another vehicle. When I pressed on the accelerator it got stuck, the gas pedal went to the floor and truck accelerated rapidly on it's own. I mashed the brakes to the floor and the engine continued to rev and over power the brakes. I put my truck in neutral, and after an abrupt jerk, I pulled over to the far lane as the tires screeched to a stop. There was no shoulder and there were guard rails blocking me from getting to the median and no exits nearby, all the while the truck is continuing to rev out. I shut my truck off with the key, as soon as I could, to avoid damaging the engine or transmission due to the high rpms. After we sat, stopped, on the far lane of the highway for about 30 seconds (cars flying by honking) I tried to start the truck back up and it wouldn't start, turned it over again and it started. Obviously, this was a very dangerous situation, as we were on a 4 lane highway with traffic going 60+ MPH all around us, my wife and 2 small children were in the truck at the time. There should be some kind of brake override for an unintended and out of control acceleration like what we experienced. I woke up the next morning with a crick in my neck, hopefully it's just stress and not an actual injury. I'm thankful no one was seriously hurt. Ford, you need to do something about this before someone gets injured, or worse.

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 131,155 miles · MD

The vehicle stalled when coming to a stop and when slowing to make a sharp turn causing the engine to stop and loose braking and steering. The vehicle was taken to the ford dealer at a cost of $820.25 to replace part # 8f9z 9f472 e sensor hego, on the first visit which did not correct the problem, on the next visit to the dealer part # 8f9z 9e730 g sensor hego and part # 9l3z 9e730 g valve asy fuel vapour were replaced which corrected the problem. The vehicle stalled when approaching stop sings and when slowing to make a sharp turn on highways with heavy traffic behind my vehicle causing loss of brakes and steering. I have the invoices in my possession but am unable to upload.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · MD

About 6:30 pm was driving home on i695 about 65 MPH and my brakes failed I hit the brakes and I had no brakes went all the way to the floor I could not stop my truck. My front left wheel was smoking so I almost hit 2 cars trying to get over I had to run off the road to get my truck to stop. I want to know if anyone else had a problem with there brakes

Filed Jul 26, 2015 · Brakes · 71,400 miles · MN

After the truck sits for eight to 10 hours, when I start it up I have a very hard brake pedal and no brakes. This happens when I back out of the garage on a slight decline. If I stand on the brake with both feet it eventually begins to work. There were no dashboard warnings before I pulled out of the garage. This failure was very frightening. Imagine the feeling of no brakes! Omg! I was headed for the neighbor's yard and big tree! I plan to pursue repair of this with my local service people. My research narrowed to an "electric vacuum assist pump" issue being investigated by the nhtsb which sounds exactly like what's happened to me.

Filed Jun 28, 2015 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · IL

While backing out of a driveway I initially had no brakes until I pushed the brake pedal excessively hard. Once the brakes started to work they were fine. Seems to happen shortly after starting the truck. This has happened several times since.