| Issue ID | 1476692 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11103784 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 22/06/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving our ford f 150 we experienced total brake loss where the peddle went to the floor with no stopping. When brake fluid was checked the was none, nor was there a leak or any sign of a leak. The f 150 was taken to a local mechanic and he could not see any sign of a leak. He added brake fluid and it was disappearing about as fast as he was putting it in. The vehicle was taken to a second mechanic which was ultimately the same outcome, added fluid, fluid drained, no leak and still no brakes. The vehicle was then taken to the ford dealership where he told us that the master brake cylinder was leaking into the brake booster and our truck was not covered under the recall. Our truck is a 2013 vehicle that was manufactured at the dearborn plant in michigan. I still have the sticker from the truck when we bought it brand new. This vehicle is currently at the dealership genesee valley ford in avon, ny. No work has been done to the vehicle currently. The mechanic shops that looked and witnessed the vehicle after the brakes went out are beeches automotive in leicester, ny and al's automotive in leicester, ny. The current cost to fix this is north of $400 and the dealership is ordering parts for it now. I should not have to pay for this since it is the same reason that ford had to recall the others. My name is [xxx] and i am the son of the owner of the vehicle. My mother melody chest is the owner and the driver. I am handling this incident for her. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEICESTER, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFX1ET5DFXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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