| Issue ID | 1668842 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11330099 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 20/06/20 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brake fluid light came on resulting in loss of brakes while driving. After seeing light i went to auto parts store to purchase brake fluid. I filled brake fluid to an almost max level to get home. While driving less than a mile home the light came back on about 1/4 mile and started losing brake function. I arrived home and added more fluid to the vehicle while parked and it immediately began to go down. There were no visible brake fluid leaks anywhere. Under further investigation a recall has been issued to trucks made at the same time with the same issues. My vin number does not have a recall so ford won't doing anything with this obvious manufacturer defect and obvious safety issue. The brake master cylinder leaks fluid in to the brake booster pump causing a loss of braking power. Ford recall code 20s31 and the press release was issued this month. I could have crashed into another vehicle due to this issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46300 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | THE WOODLANDS, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EG8GFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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