| Issue ID | 1570925 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11218476 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 06/06/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving a low brake fluid warning popped up on my display. I was one block from home. I noticed nothing wrong with the vehicle. I read my drivers manual. It said to check the fluid brake levels. If the levels were not between the minimum and maximum range call your dealer for service. I made an appointment. However when i got back in my vehicle and backed out of my garage to drive to the dealer the brakes went straight to the floor and i was unable to stop without slamming on my parking brake. Scared me to death. No one was hurt luckily. I had no warning of total brake failure other than a warning light moments before indicating low brake fluid levels. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. They offered to repair the vehicle and offered no information about this frequency or spontaneous dangerous potential with the vehicle. I am furious. It could |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OLATHE, KS |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EG4FKXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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