| Issue ID | 1481433 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11111445 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 24/06/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving vehicle on country roads at approximately 30mph, a low brake fluid warning was observed. Stopped vehicle and checked, fluid was near min fill line in reservoir. Turned around to return home and within less than 1 mile all brake function ceased and upon coasting to stop, brake fluid reservoir was checked again and found empty. Checked under vehicle and at each brake cylinder, found no indication of leaking. Had truck towed to dealer (timber ford, hayward wi). They confirmed the issue was an internal leak of brake fluid in the master cylinder. Replaced brake master cyclinder, brake booster and brake vacuum pump assembly for $1000. 76 vehicle had 59,663 miles at the time of service. I was able to manage my way back home using downshifting and emergency braking, however, this condition would have been very dangerous if i would have made it another mile further and been on the highway at high speed and more traffic. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59663 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OAKDALE, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EG1FKXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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