| Issue ID | 1655780 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11320687 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 08/04/20 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving my local roads at about 45 mph i received a warning on the dash for "low brake fluid" followed by a solid lit brake light on the dash. I made it home with noticeably spongy brake pedaling. I opened the hood to see the brake fluid reservoir was empty down to the sensor connected on the side. I filled it with the appropriate brake fluid to just below the max line. I pumped the brake pedal until it felt normal again. It has not moved since yesterday (april 8 2020). Today (april 9 2020), i go to take a short trip for coffee. When i start the truck and touch the brake pedal it went immediately to the floor with no resistance. Without attempting to move the truck, i immediately popped the hood and saw that the reservoir was completely empty this time. Overnight it appears that the entirety of the brake res. Was drained and it had not been driven since being topped off. No leaking under the truck nor on the driveway has been noticed. It is being towed to ford dealer service department today for this brake issue. I'm lucky i was not going at higher speeds when this occurred seemingly so abruptly. I hope it's fixed and recalled soon. My ford dealer informs me that it's not currently covered under a recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65700 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EG6FFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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