2014 Ford F-150 · symptom sheet
Brakes failed to stop the car
- 90owner reports
- 45,600median miles
- $719median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Sep 9, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
90 of the 341 reports of brake wear on the 2014 F-150 describe brake failure.
Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (341 reports) · also: brake booster failure, soft brake pedal, brake light on, brake fluid leak
Tick what matches of 90 reports
Brake failure on other F-150 years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the master cylinder (54 reports) and the booster (44 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the brakes cover the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
All 8 recalls on the 2014 Ford F-150, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the F-150
Brake master cylinder failure. Closed jul 5, 2020, led to recall 20V-332.
Master cylinder external leak. Closed jul 26, 2016, led to recall 16V-345.
Brake vacuum pump failure. Closed apr 28, 2016.
Brake vacuum pump failure. Closed oct 19, 2015.
Loss of brake power-assist. Closed may 9, 2008, led to recall 08V-208.
Parking brake failure. Closed sep 23, 1994, led to recall 94V-169.
Parking brake failure. Closed jul 27, 1993.
Loss of brake effectivenes. Closed oct 30, 1992, led to recall 92V-026.
Loss of brake effectivenes. Closed oct 31, 1991.
What owners paid
5 of the 90 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $445 to $1,200.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 23,500 and 62,000 miles, from the 65 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“My truckâs brakes failed unexpectedly. I know thereâs been a recall on similar year and engine models for brake issues. Even though my VIN isnât showing an open recall, Iâd like this inspected because the failure feels identical to the recall problem.”
Filed Mar 2, 2026
“Unexpexted Brake failure had to pump brakes to get vehicle to stop. Would have caused accident in roadway if not for driving it into rumble strip to stop. Scary experience, towed it to get brakes repaired. No weather conditions on road.”
Filed May 26, 2024
“Brake failure due to broken brake line. The hard metal brake line that runs from the distribution line on the ABS unit to the front drivers side brake came in contact with the steering linkage rubbing a hole in it. I have notified Ford customer care and my local dealer and they do not wish to take care of the issue. This posses a huge safety concern.”
Filed May 25, 2021
“Hydraulic brake control unit, mileage of truck is 47438 when diagnosed. Possibly brake failure, ABS failure and downhill control fault. Confirmed by dealer, 5/24/2021. Was confirmed by Johnson City TN Ford technician. Yes, service advanced trac warning, hill descent control fault, then brake fault with all brake warning lights lit (ABS, parking and brake) No access to scanner but have paper copy of invoice”
Filed May 24, 2021
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 90 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Rear window shatters or explodes 135 reports
- Transmission drops into neutral or downshifts on its own 117 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 109 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 104 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 71 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 61 reports
- "Service Transmission" message or wrench light comes on 58 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 54 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 53 reports
- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 35 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 31 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 30 reports