Brakes failed to stop the car

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the master cylinder (40 reports), the booster (31 reports) and the caliper (4 reports).

Recalls and investigations

One recall on the brakes covers the 2015 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

All 14 recalls on the 2015 Ford F-150, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the F-150

What owners paid

9 of the 89 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $858 to $1,400.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 40,000 and 83,699 miles, from the 83 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Brakes failed as per recall. Ford dealers unable to repair for up to 60 days. Ford motor company unwilling to provide loaner/rental vehicle.”

Filed Jun 12, 2023

Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works

Other problems on this car

• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 159 reports
• Doors, latches or locks fail 108 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 79 reports
• Transmission drops into neutral or downshifts on its own 73 reports
• Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 70 reports
• Seat belt or seat problems 70 reports
• "Service Transmission" message or wrench light comes on 69 reports
• Windshield cracks or distorts 63 reports
• Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 60 reports
• Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 53 reports
• Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 48 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 40 reports
• Rear window shatters or explodes 40 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 35 reports
• Transmission fails or needs replacement 26 reports