| Issue ID | 1394296 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11010341 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 20/07/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. While driving approximately 60 mph, a "brake fluid low" message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact slowed down and proceeded to the next exit before losing all braking ability. The contact downshifted and applied the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to purvis ford of fredericksburg, virginia where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder failed, which caused brake fluid to leak into the brake booster. Both the master cylinder and brake booster needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HAVELOCK, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EG9FFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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