While driving , brake pedal went to the floor causing vehicle to barely stop. upon stopping and exiting vehicle noticed brake fluid on the ground and right side brake hose had ruptured. Vehicle had to be towed for repairs. Ford Service department says entire brake line and hose must be replaced due to "fitting is swollen".
2017 Ford F-150: brake failure
26 of the 1,469 complaints about the 2017 Ford F-150 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 26
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 27,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Front brake flexible hose assembly failure without warning leading to loss of brake function. Luckily this was noticed during start up while parked. Brake fluid discharged with each brake pedal depression. Work was repaired by Ford dealership.
Driver front brake hose ruptured and pedal went to the floor (thankfully while parked). Upon inspection, found the passenger front brake hose to be swollen in the same place directly below the crimp where the fitting is attached. There were no warning signs or symptoms prior to this failure and I hate to think what could have happened if this failure occurred somewhere like an interstate off ramp or some emergency braking situation. The parts can be made available for inspection before Dec 31 2024.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake line fractured, and the brakes failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact who is an independent mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the brake line had fractured, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
When I went to stop as I pulled up behind another car at a gas pump, my brake pedal went completely to the floor and I had no brakes. I then left the gas station to go to my place of employment down a hill and my ability to brake was very minimal. I lost my front brakes in my F150 and later found out that only the back brakes were stopping me. I had to have my truck towed and found out that my front brake hose burst and the second one was bubbled and ready to burst as well. I have saved the brakes hoses if the federal safety agency would like them for examination.
2017 F150 with approximately 71k miles. The front passenger-side flexible brake line split and sprayed out all brake fluid from the system. This happened while parked and in the process of shifting into gear with the brake pedal pushed down. The pedal went to the floor without resistance due to loss of brake fluid pressure. The truck was towed to a Ford dealer for inspection with the expectation this would be covered under the extended warranty. The dealer service center reviewed the issue and recommended replacement of the hose due to it "spewing fluid near crimp connection". The dealer is not covering this under warranty even though the same issue is a recall item on Ford Edge and Fusion models. It is extremely fortunate this happened while parked and not while driving. This could have easily resulted in significant damage, injury, or death with a complete loss of brakes while driving.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH and slowing for traffic at an intersection, his brakes failed as he depressed the brake pedal. The contact stated that his vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front of him. The contact stated that his air bags deployed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the front end of his hood and grill were crushed, and that the radiator had been ruptured. The contact stated that the other vehicle had suffered damage to trunk and rear bumper. The contact stated that there were no injuries to him or the other driver. The contact said that the police were on scene and wrote a report. The contact stated that his vehicle had been towed to his residence, he was not sure if the other vehicle had been towed. The contact's vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing out of his driveway, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed with brake fluid leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that one of the brake lines was leaking and the other brake line showed a bulge. The dealer informed the contact that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
Good day to whom it may concern, on february 13,2021 I had a major brake failure while parking my truck when the brake pedal went to the floor as I was backing up. The reason this is a concern is that I regularly have my vehicle serviced at only ford dealerships. The two most recent times I had service was on january 21,2021 the works oil and filter change which incudes inspecting inspecting the brake system; and october 27,2020 the works oil and filter change which includes inspecting the brake system at which time I had rear brake work done by future ford lincoln of concord 2258 diamond blvd. Concord ca.94520. The technician said it was to much pressure applied to my brakes while backing up and parking. I have not ever experienced this through over 40 years of driving and it is a very concerning issue that I would like to know if it can be investigated into please. Thank you
Doing approximately 45mph, in freezing temps and light snow, approached a yellow light. Had plenty of distance to stop and began to apply brakes. Truck began to slow, but suddenly felt like the brakes let go or maybe hit a patch of ice. Let off and depressed the pedal again. The pedal went to the floor. I began pumping them which was slowing the vehicle, but I ended up in the middle of the intersection, narrowly avoiding a side impact with a semi and looking like a moron. My entire family was in the truck and this was very close to a disaster. Afterwards the brakes were soft and continued to do the same. When the pedal was held down it would slowly go to the floor, feeling like all hydraulic pressure was bleeding off. The initial occurrence happened on a city road in motion. Of course the truck warranty ended about 500 miles prior. This vehicle has been babied, only used for weekends. Being told by dealer that a seal failed in the master cylinder and possibly a hydraulic control unit. Estimate to repair is over $2500 to repair a very new vehicle that costs over $50,000.
I was backing into my driveway and stepped on the brake to stop the vehicle and the brake pedal went to the floor - no brakes. I didn't have time to try pumping the brakes or stepping on the emergency brake. The vehicle impacted the garage door damaging it to the point that it needs to be replaced. The replacement cost is $1,833.33. The vehicle impact points were the plastic parts of the tailgate, bumper and trailer hitch. There was no visible damage to the vehicle. The brakes worked fine again after the incident. I had skyline ford check the brakes and they could not find any trouble codes or problems with the brakes during a test drive. I now don't trust the brakes and am concerned that it could happen again with more severe consequences.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light at 35 MPH, she attempted to depress the brake pedal however, the brakes failed to operate as needed, without warning. The vehicle proceeded through the red light. The contact was driven to the residence and then towed to peoria ford (9130 w bell rd, peoria, az 85382) where the brake master cylinder was replaced due to a leak. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v332000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 24,613.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 22V‑150.
Recall number 25V236000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
- Risk
- A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 20V‑332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
Recall number 22V150000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
- Risk
- A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
Recall number 20V332000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2017 Ford F-150 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 2017 Ford F-150?
26 of 1,469 owner complaints about the 2017 Ford F-150 (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2017 Ford F-150?
There are 3 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2017 Ford F-150
Check engine light 113Door locks 97Jerking 71Harsh shifting 64Won't shift 64Transmission failure 59Stalling 49Loss of power 45Knocking 34Engine failure 33Slipping 33Fire or smoke 32Hesitation 29Grinding brakes 25Power steering loss 25Adaptive cruise 21Backup camera 21Overheating 21Shudder 21ABS 12No deployment 12Won't start 12Start-stop 11Misfire 10Wipers 10Key fob 9Screen failure 7Warning lights 7Tire blowout 5
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