| Issue ID | 1405201 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11021292 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 02/09/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My truck experienced complete brake failure while towing an enclosed auto trailer on the highway -- low brake fluid warning light illuminated on the dash. I was able to bring the vehicle and trailer to an emergency stop at a service station and refill the brake master cylinder reservoir (it was almost empty). It then happened again once back on the highway. I made it to a ford dealership, only being able to slow and stop the vehicle using the brakes on the trailer. The dealer found that all the brake fluid had leaked into the brake booster -- the exact same problem for which ford issued a recall on similar makes/models (manf. Recall number: 16s24). They were able to source a new brake master cylinder and replace it under warranty. Note that my vehicle was not included in the original ford brake recall, but i strongly believe it should have been. My wife and i were exposed to a potentially life-threatening situation that would have been avoided if ford had widened the recall to other models. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19001 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HILLSBORO, OR |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1ET1EKXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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