| Issue ID | 1268887 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10849862 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 15/03/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While approaching a stop sign at approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when it was depressed. The failure occurred without warning. The contact pulled over, checked the brake fluid, and noticed it was empty. The contact purchased fluid from an auto parts store and refilled the brake fluid; however, the brake fluid was empty again a mile down the road. Roadside assistance towed the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact notified the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TEQUESTA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1ET7DKXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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