| Issue ID | 1495288 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11124502 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 04/09/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brake fluid level sensor came on while driving on interstate at highway speeds. No brakes after that point. Coasted off the highway, checked fluid level, empty. Added 20 oz to max fill level, leaked out inside of 6 minutes. Towed to dealership, replaced brake master cylinder under ford recall 16s24. Not sure booster was replaced. Issue is i check my fluid level every week before getting on the highway, i knew there was a recall issued march 2017, but with my fluid level standing full, didn't think it was an issue, i had plans to do the recall in oct. This is not a slow leak, this is a full on seal failure with draining of the reservoir inside 6 minutes with the truck parked. When that light comes on, you are done with brakes. I just wanted you to know this is a sudden and total loss of fluid and not just a "leak". And there are no rear brakes, you don't just loose the front brakes, you have zero brakes. Didn't have to apply the emergency brake, was able to coast to a stop in the parking lot of a gas station. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71081 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PLANO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1ET9DKXXXXXX |
| 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 | 75 |
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