| Issue ID | 1356520 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10954918 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 09/02/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving 70 mph on the 408 expressway in orlando fl, i (along with wife and kids) spotted traffic congestion ahead. When i applied brakes i realized my brakes didn't work. An error flashed on my dashboard saying low brake fluid level. Using the emergency brake and downshifting the vehicle i was able to come to a safe start using the medium. When i took my vehicle to ford i was told the brake fluid leaked into the brake booster from the master cylinder causing the failure in my brakes. There weren't any leaks visible from the exterior of the vehicle. I was told there is a recall on trucks similar to mine for the same issue but for some reason my truck was not covered under the recall. I had to pay ford to get the vehicle fixed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ORLANDO, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1ET5EKXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 70 |
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