2014-2017 Ford F-150 Brake Master Cylinder Recall
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, which can lead to reduced braking performance and an increased risk of a crash.
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- Ford F-150
- 2014, 2016, 2017
Why this matters
A leaking brake master cylinder poses a significant safety risk. If brake fluid leaks into the brake booster, it can cause a change in brake pedal feel and travel. This condition may require increased effort and distance to stop the vehicle, severely increasing the risk of a crash.
What's being recalled
This recall affects certain 2014-2017 Ford F-150 pickup trucks that are equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The specific component at fault is the brake master cylinder. This recall, identified as a 2015 Ford F-150 recall for many owners, addresses the master cylinder potentially leaking brake fluid into the brake booster.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Owners of 2014-2017 Ford F-150 trucks with the 3.5L Ecoboost engine should check if their vehicle is included in this 2015 Ford F-150 recall. You can determine if your specific vehicle is affected by contacting Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or by visiting the NHTSA website at www.safercar.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Manufacturer's remedy
Ford will notify owners of affected vehicles. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it if necessary, all free of charge. Owners received an interim notification on June 30, 2020, and the recall repairs began on October 28, 2020. This remedy addresses the issue of the brake master cylinder leaking brake fluid.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 20V332000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the problem with the Ford F-150 brake master cylinder?
- The brake master cylinder in affected 2014-2017 Ford F-150 trucks may leak brake fluid into the brake booster, leading to reduced front brake function and increased pedal effort.
- Which Ford F-150 models are affected by this recall?
- This recall (NHTSA ID: 20V332000) specifically affects certain 2014-2017 Ford F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines.
- What are the warning signs of a brake master cylinder leak?
- Owners might notice a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort, or reduced front brake function, which could require greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle.
- How will Ford fix the brake master cylinder issue?
- Ford dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge to the owner. The Ford recall number for this action is 20S31.
- When did the 2015 Ford F-150 recall begin?
- Ford issued an interim notification to owners on June 30, 2020, and the recall remedy program officially began on October 28, 2020.
What Ford F-150 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 46 model years.
- 39,812
- Owner complaints
- 226
- Recalls
- 2,759
- Service bulletins
- 1,679
- Crashes reported
- 2,104
- Fires reported
- 1,496
- Injuries reported
The 2015 model year
1,746 complaints, the 8th most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 50 crashes, 13 fires and 80 injuries for this year, which also has 14 recalls on file.
Service Brakes and Hydraulic, the system this article covers, accounts for 3,838 of 39,812 complaints (10%), including 315 for 2015.
Complaints by model year
| 1997 | 2,758 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,029 | |
| 2011 | 2,194 | |
| 2012 | 1,784 | |
| 2013 | 2,994 | |
| 2014 | 1,539 | |
| 2015 | 1,746 | |
| 2016 | 2,093 | |
| 2017 | 1,465 | |
| 2018 | 2,327 |
Most-reported systems
- Power Train — 9,483
- Engine — 4,618
- Electrical System — 4,362
- Service Brakes — 3,838
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2,924
Latest recalls for the 2015 model year
- 26V237000 — Power Train (Apr 2026)
- 21E027000 — Suspension (Apr 2021)
- 20V332000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (Jun 2020)
Recent owner reports about service brakes and hydraulic
The contact's husband owns a 2015 Ford F-150. While the owner was driving 45 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the brake warning light became displayed on the instrument panel, and the vehicle failed to stop while depressing the brake pedal.
Read owner complaints →I have contacted Family ford in netcong NJ on two separate occasions to address recall Manufacturer Recall Number20S31 NHTSA Recall Number20V332 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete Initially in 2020 I was on a waitlist; I followed up a few times and never heard…
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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