2015 Ford F-150 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 334 brake complaints for the 2015 Ford F-150, about 20% of that year's 1,710 total complaints, with 10 crashes and 8 injuries reported. A related recall (20V332000) covers a leaking brake master cylinder on 2014-2017 EcoBoost F-150s, and median mileage at failure was 51,000.
- Brakes complaints
- 334
- 20% of 1,710
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 51,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal suddenly goes to the floor with no stopping power, sometimes ending in a collision.
- Master cylinder leaks brake fluid into the brake booster, causing pedal softness or failure, matching recall 20V332000.
- Adaptive cruise control falsely detects a vehicle ahead and triggers sudden hard braking on the highway.
- Vehicle creeps forward while stopped even with steady brake pressure applied, leading to low-speed impacts.
- Brakes fail intermittently, working again after the truck is shut off and restarted.
When 2015 Ford F-150 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 4, 2015, latest Aug 24, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 20V332000Jun 8, 2020Brakes292,311 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
Brakes complaints by F-150 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2015 Ford F-150 have?
- NHTSA lists 334 brake-related complaints for the 2015 F-150, about 20% of the 1,710 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Ford F-150?
- Yes. Recall 20V332000 covers 2014-2017 F-150 trucks with 3.5L EcoBoost engines where the brake master cylinder can leak fluid into the brake booster; Ford replaces the master cylinder and inspects or replaces the booster.
- Did the brake problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints shows 10 crashes and 8 injuries, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure across reported brake complaints is 51,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.