| Issue ID | 1482268 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11112145 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 16/07/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On 7/16/18 at approximately 0400, while on rt 95 s driving at approximately 68 mph, in stamford ct, i applied brakes and brakes failed. Using downshift and e brake i successfully slowed down and took the nearest exit ramp. Brought the vehicle to the nearest ford dealer. Its reported that the master cylinder failed. Looking on-line there is an apparent issue the 2015, 2016 v6 eco boost models where this failure has occurred. Ford is currently evaluating whether to cover the repairs. This notification is for record purposes as on-line it appears that nhtsa is investigating these failures. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63575 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TOLLAND, CT |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EG1GKXXXXXX |
| 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 | 68 |
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