Brake warning light stays on

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the master cylinder (26 reports).

Recalls and investigations

2 recalls on the brakes cover the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

All 14 recalls on the 2016 Ford F-150, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the F-150

What owners paid

6 of the 55 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $750 to $1,000.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 38,111 and 78,972 miles, from the 52 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

No report on this problem is short enough to quote in full.

Guide Which lights mean pull over now? Warning lights by color and urgency

Other problems on this car

• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 183 reports
• Doors, latches or locks fail 159 reports
• Transmission drops into neutral or downshifts on its own 128 reports
• Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 107 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 105 reports
• "Service Transmission" message or wrench light comes on 95 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 92 reports
• Rear window shatters or explodes 90 reports
• Windshield cracks or distorts 82 reports
• Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 57 reports
• Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 41 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 35 reports
• Seat belt or seat problems 33 reports
• Windshield wipers stop working 33 reports
• Transmission fails or needs replacement 32 reports
• Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 30 reports
• Loses power when accelerating 29 reports
• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 27 reports
• Turbo failure or loss of boost 25 reports