| Issue ID | 1380898 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10991988 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 20/05/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Drove the truck 270 miles at interstate speed on i-95 to a grand daughters graduation in providence ri. At that location while driving at city speeds(35 mph) warning came on "brake fluid low" i checked the brake fluid level and it was low but there was still an inch of fluid in the reservoir, on the 2 mile trip back to the location we were staying, driving at about 35 mph, the brake pedal went to the floor and i lost all break power. The reservoir was completely empty, there was no sign of any break fluid oil under the truck or on the under carriage. Had the vehicle towed to a repair shop where the mechanics diagnosis was a failed master brake cylinder where all the brake fluid was sucked into the brake booster. Had to book an extra night in providence while waiting for the new master cylinder to arrive. After replacement of the master cylinder the drive, 270 miles home was without incident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53122 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRICK, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFX1ET7DFXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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