| Issue ID | 1198294 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10733196 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 24/06/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Owner driving pov entering interstate via onramp at approx. 60mph when check brake light appeared. Owner continued into traffic and reached speed of approx. 70mph when traffic slowed. Owner pushed brake pedal completely to floor with no slowing occurring. Owner pumped brakes numerous times, downshifted and utilized emergency brake to avoid collision going onto shoulder of interstate. Brake fluid reservoir was empty, no evidence of a leak found on undercarriage. Owner put more brake fluid in and was able to get pov home via slow speed, downshifting and emergency brake. Brake reservoir once again empty. After research online regarding master cylinder failure, owner replaced master cylinder and brakes are working without issue.. This incident could have obviously ended with someone seriously injured or even killed. Pov was no longer under warranty with approx. 48,000 miles so all repairs were at owners expense. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PRAGUE, OK |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFX1ET2DFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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