2015 Ford F-150: brake failure

Filed Jul 3, 2026 · Brakes, Transmission · TX

The vehicle has a documented, active transmission failure code P0720 relating to Recall 26S28 (the federal safety agency Campaign 26V237). Per pages 3 and 4 of Ford's official Part 573 Safety Recall Report, dealers are explicitly required to bypass the software wait and replace the physical lead frame hardware if a vehicle exhibits this code prior to the software's release. The local franchise dealership (McCombs Ford West in San Antonio, TX) and Ford Corporate Customer Relations are both actively refusing to honor this hardware safety remedy directive, forcing the vehicle to be grounded on the dealer lot due to the severe risk of high-speed rear-wheel lockup, while denying mandated alternative transportation support. Furthermore, the dealership has failed to execute the safety remedy for open Brake Master Cylinder Recall 20S31 (the federal safety agency Campaign 20V332000), which presents an immediate risk of a sudden loss of braking pressure.

Filed Mar 17, 2025 · Brakes · KS

brakes failed all fluid leaked out

Filed Apr 8, 2024 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · AR

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 federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V332000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2023 · Brakes · IL

Brakes failed as per recall. Ford dealers unable to repair for up to 60 days. Ford motor company unwilling to provide loaner/rental vehicle.

Filed May 8, 2023 · Brakes · CO

Front left brake line ruptured suddenly. Defective part in possession and available for inspection if needed. Brake line ruptured at the rubber just below the metal fitting closest to the engine. This instant and unforeseen failure resulted in an immediate loss of vehicle brakes endangering the occupants of the vehicle as well as other nearby motorist. This part has yet to be inspected by any agency. After a complete loss of brakes, a warning message illuminated on the dash displaying “brake fluid level low”.

Filed Feb 22, 2023 · Brakes · MN

The brakes failed while I was driving down the road. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I had to use the emergency brake to get to a safe location. I see many F150 owners have reported a similar problem, and there have been recalls for model years just before and after mine. Why wasn't the 2015 also recalled? It seems to be experiencing the same issue.

Filed Aug 15, 2022 · Brakes · GA

On 8/11/2022, I experience brake failure. Upon exiting a parking deck, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor of the vehicle. There was no pressure in the brake system. Each time I depressed the brake, the pedal went all the way to the floor. Fortunately, I was able to pump the brake enough to stop the vehicle. I proceeded very slowly and was able to drive to the nearest service facility. Upon inspection by Kedron Tire and Automotive (Peachtree City, GA) I was told that the brake hose on the passenger side had ruptured. They said that they had not seen this before in a late model vehicle such as mine. I had them replace both hoses, the one on the passenger and driver side. There were no warning lights or messages.

Filed May 27, 2022 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · NV

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.

Filed Aug 8, 2021 · Brakes · VA

In September 2019 my brakes failed on me while driving my truck. The red brake light on the dash came on while I was driving to work and the dealership diagnosed the issue as "master cylinder leaking into the brake booster" on my Ford paperwork. They replaced the brake booster and master cylinder for $858. Then on November 2020 they performed a recall to install a new master cylinder under the open recall and after much arguing they refunded my prior $858 charge. On August 8, 2021 in less than 9 months and just under 9000 miles later the newly installed master cylinder failed while I was driving down a mountain road. I had my family of 4 in the truck and we lost all brakes. This time there were NO WARNING LIGHTS, we just lost the ability to stop the truck while going down the mountain. The vehicle was towed to the dealership but the brake fluid reservoir was 100% empty and the dealership will diagnose the issue in the next 24-48 hours. This is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS and I do NOT feel comfortable driving the truck.

Filed Sep 17, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 100,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact's husband owned a 2015 ford f-150. The contact stated that her husband had exited her vehicle to park his ford f-150 into their driveway. Upon start of the vehicle, the contact's husband lost complete control of the vehicle and clipped the side of her vehicle and crashed into a retainer wall. The contact's husband stated that the vehicle independently took off as the brakes failed to operate while being depressed. The contact was unaware if any warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact's husband was covered in blood and the contact had a knot on the back of her head while in her vehicle. The contact immediately cleaned off her husband for cuts on both his legs and arms. The contact's husband was later treated at a hospital for a broken back and ribs. A police report was filed as a result of the accident. The vehicle was towed to fiesta ford, inc.(78990 varner rd, indio, ca 92203) where the vehicle was deemed totaled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they offered no assistance with the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v332000(service brakes, hydraulic); however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. *dt

Filed Aug 8, 2020 · Brakes · 41,650 miles · TX

Moving my truck into lane of traffic out of my driveway; when I started the vehicle the brake pedal went all the way to the floor board and the on board notification system on the dash stated "low brake fluid" and I had almost no braking capability. I had no indication of this prior to that and if I had not applied my emergency brake on I would have entered the lane of traffic and vehicles were coming from both directions and it very easily could have turned into an mva with injuries sustained both in my truck and persons driving on my street. I still have no brakes and I have filled my reservoir with dot 4 brand new bottle of brake fluid.

Filed Aug 4, 2020 · Brakes · 134,200 miles · UT

The braking system completely failed with virtually no warning. I was traveling on the freeway and the "low brake fluid" light appeared. There had been no mechanical signs of any issues. When I exited the interstate the brake pedal went to the floor and the brakes did not work. I was barely able to get the vehicle to a stop without hitting the vehicle in front of me on the off ramp. Ford has now released a recall on this but parts are not available to fix it yet. I'm not sure if or what they are going to do for my vehicle but I wanted to file the report given the extreme risk this failure poses. I was very fortunate to not end up in a collision.