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2020 Ford F-150 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2020 Ford F-150, about 3% of its 727 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 30,000 miles. There are no related recalls on file for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
22
3% of 727
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
30,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Electronic parking brake activates on its own while driving, causing sudden deceleration or, in one case, injuries from an abrupt stop
  • Brake pedal reportedly goes to the floor with reduced stopping power, forcing drivers to pump the pedal to slow down
  • Pre-collision assist and automatic emergency braking fail to engage or warn when a vehicle is directly ahead, in some cases leading to a crash
  • ABS and brake warning lights illuminate along with jerking, shaking, or grinding noises from underneath the vehicle
  • Owners report brake line replacement needed after rattling noises and a check-brake warning, with the vehicle left unrepaired
  • Vehicle rolls forward on its own while parked, requiring the driver to apply the brake pedal manually

When 2020 Ford F-150 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2020, latest Jun 22, 2026.

2020 Ford F-150 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2020Apr 2021Sep 2022Dec 2023Jul 2024Jun 2025Jun 2026
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2020 to Jun 2026; peak May 2024 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2020 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201064 (8%)
  2. 2011228 (10%)
  3. 2012174 (10%)
  4. 2013391 (13%)
  5. 2014361 (24%)
  6. 2015334 (20%)
  7. 2016354 (17%)
  8. 2017120 (8%)
  9. 201897 (4%)
  10. 201924 (2%)
  11. 202022 (3%)
  12. 202176 (8%)
  13. 202241 (7%)
  14. 202352 (13%)
  15. 202414 (7%)
  16. 202519 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Ford F-150?
NHTSA lists 22 brake-related complaints for the 2020 Ford F-150, which is about 3% of the 727 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2020 Ford F-150?
No related recalls are listed for the brake complaints filed on the 2020 Ford F-150.
At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up on the 2020 F-150?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 30,000 miles.
Have brake issues on the 2020 F-150 caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and 2 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2020 Ford F-150, with no fires reported.
What kind of brake problems do 2020 F-150 owners report?
Owners describe the parking brake engaging on its own, the pedal going to the floor, pre-collision assist not activating, and warning lights with grinding or rattling noises.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.