| Issue ID | 1684558 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11350883 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 22/08/20 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the brake fluid light illuminated on the dashboard. The contact depressed the brake pedal however, the pedal went to the floorboard. The contact downshifted and slow the vehicle to pull off the highway at a gas station and topped off the brake fluid. The contact then drove a short distance home and the brake pedal went to the floorboard again. The contact checked the level and discovered the brake fluid leaked into the brake booster with the brake master cylinder fluid level completely empty. The contact called the dealer ken garff st. George ford lincoln (145 w. Hilton dr, saint george, ut 84770, (888) 925-8899) who refused to recognize nhtsa number: 20v332000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact was informed that the nhtsa information was incorrect. The manufacturer provided the same information. The approximate failure mileage 115,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WASHINGTON, UT |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EG4GKXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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