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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,274 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2019 Ford F-150 brakes problems

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2019 Ford F-150 Owner Comments

problem #14

Aug 182023

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I bought this truck last April, and have not had an issue like this since I bought it. Today, when I got off the highway I made a stop on a light and proceeded on a road (45mph) about a quarter mile down I felt my truck slowing down and all of the sudden it stopped in the middle of the road. I gave it a little gas but it didn-??t move much, at first I thought the transmission blew but I didn-??t have any lights illuminated nor did I hear any noises. The road I was on was on an incline so I put the truck into neutral and the truck stood still, the brakes felt odd, stiffer than usual. To make a long story short I managed to pull into a parking lot, and started to inspect the vehicle. The rotors were very hot, so I thought maybe something is wrong with the brakes. I opened the hood and I started disconnecting vacuum hoses, one of the hoses closest to the brake booster was stuck and as I disconnected it I heard a loud hiss of air suction. I plugged it back in and started the truck, I put it in N and it started to roll again, and I regained normal brake pedal feeling. On the uploaded image, I circled where I disconnected the vacuum line.

- Itasca, IL, USA

problem #13

Jul 012023

F-150

  • miles
Seeing the future recall for 2021-23 F-150's emergency brake issue, I have a 2019 F-150 and have experienced this issue. Moving very slowly in stop and go traffic, loud bang, vehicles skids to an immediate stop chirping the tires while in moving traffic. No warning lights on dash, wife and myself stopped forcefully by seatbelts. About 2 seconds later, vehicle moved forward and continued on. No impact by other vehicles. I have had one experience with this but please include my truck in the recall. This incident happened just before July 4th 2023. Thank you.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #12

Apr 302023

F-150

  • miles
I approached a stop sign on a downhill descent and as I approached, the auto StartStop shut off my motor and I lost control of the vehicle. I could not steer and the brakes were squishy. I started rolling in to oncoming traffic. When I looked down at the dashboard it read, -??Auto StartStop Shift to P, then Restart Engine.-?? I have a picture of the alert.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #11

Nov 142022

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at highway speeds the truck when hits uneven ground will trigger the abs and the brake will be applied to the right wheel causing the vehicle at 80 mph to be yanked to the right hard abs light flashes, no codes all components pass inspection

- Copperas Cove, TX, USA

problem #10

Dec 302022

F-150

  • miles
My wife was driving my truck while I was hospitalised after emergency surgery. While driving, an emergency noise sounded and a -??Brake Fluid Low-?? light came on. Immediately after that, the truck was difficult to stop - having to put the pedal all the way to the floor. She immediately went to a local full service gas station to have some brake fluid put in. She was told there that there was brake fluid all over the engine under the hood and that the brake hose was busted. They topped off the brake fluid and followed her home, one mile away, where she parked the truck (said she was scared driving and several times was unable to come to a complete stop - luckily no one hit her!). Upon getting out of the hospital, I called the dealership where I purchased the truck and an extended warranty that I pay $75-$100/ month for. I was told I was responsible for getting truck to them (in another town 15 miles away) and that most likely it would be covered under my warranty. I contacted my insurance company and filed an Emergency Roadside claim to have the truck towed to the dealership since undriveable. I-??ve just received a call from dealership, Jones Ford in Humboldt, TN. They say my brake line is not covered because not a mechanical failure. They say the hose came loose and rubbed against the steering column and because of that, the warranty did not cover the brakes. They said I might have gone off-roading (which I didn-??t). I am self-employed and use my truck daily.

- Jackson, TN, USA

problem #9

Dec 012022

F-150

  • miles
I was driving approximately 35mph. I braked hard enough to slow down to avoid hitting a car that blew through an intersection. That's when my brakes became soft, and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. The truck had limited braking at that point. I was able to continue driving for a bit. The brakes would initially have some braking power when I first apply the brake, but within seconds the brake pedal would go all the way to the floor again. After braking several more times, the low brake fluid message came on. I opened the hood, and you can see fluid has leaked on the passenger side near the firewall.

- Federal Way, WA, USA

problem #8

Jul 012022

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was purchased 2020 I am the original owner Typewriter noise and power train hard shift noise Brakes let go Caused me an accident Engine or transmission issue Slip and drag feel since I bought

- Fort Washington , MD, USA

problem #7

Jul 292021

F-150

  • miles
Rcm has lost communication all fuses are in working order. Pre collision has stopped working my parking brake, hill start assist and seat belt warnings have stopped as well. Air bag light, traction control, abs light and check engine lights are on in dash board. My truck only has 49000 miles on it and a major component has gone out how could this be my fault.

- Hodgen, OK, USA

problem #6

Nov 202020

F-150

  • 10,500 miles
In motion, interstate highway merge lane. I have a 2019 Ford F150 equipped with a pre-collision avoidance system. The vehicle mileage is approximately 12,500. I purchased the vehicle new. During my vehicle ownership the collision avoidance system has always been set to 'apply braking' and alert set to 'high' the system has alerted on multiple occasions, however the aeb never engaged the brakes. I was recently in a collision, while the system alerted, and should have engaged the aeb. The pre-collision aeb did not apply the brakes. The collision was minor; the pre-collision aeb system failed. Other concerns for consideration. If the pre-collision system can fail, could the system also apply brakes when there is no danger of a collision. A failed system is a failed system. I would greatly appreciate a response and assurance from Ford Motor Corporation; before I have the damage repaired, I would like Ford to inspect the system, provide a data history report from my vehicle; and assurance the pre-collision system is functioning as designed before I have the vehicle repaired.

- Chantilly, VA, USA

problem #5

Jun 292020

F-150

  • 5,800 miles
Vehicle currently has 8600miles on it. The brakes have failed 4 times. The first was repaired by resurfacing rotors which lastde less than 300 miles. 2nd attempt rotors and pads were replaced which failed in leass than 200 miles. Returned atwice since then for rotor resurface. Dealr does not know why brakes are failing/ Ford refuses to provide explanation or assure this wont continue

- Franklin, VT, USA

problem #4

May 282020

F-150 8-cyl

  • 11,640 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My F150 2019 when coming to the stop brake pedal is going down and when holding the brake pedal at the light it going slowly to the floor. Over all the brake pedal is behaving differently each time I use the brakes although each time the brake pedal is going toward the floor slowly. Taken to Ford dealer and I was told this is normal. I almost rear-ended someone so today I took the vehicle second time to another Ford dealer and now waiting for the outcome. This is very unsafe driving such a large vehicle with this type of brake behave. Truck have only less than 12000 miles.

- Sun City West, AZ, USA

problem #3

Dec 092019

F-150

  • 3,600 miles
On Dec 9 while taking off from the traffic light driving at around 5mph my truck suddenly did not accelerate.., the stability control warning light, brakes warning light and the airbag warning light came on. I almost got into an accident as I did not expect my truck to suddenly not accelerate. At this time the truck would only drive at 5mph. Drove to the dealer at 5 mph and they cannot replicate the problem. On Dec 10 it all happened again. Suddenly the truck will not accelerate and again almost got into an accident. Today for the third time it happened again. On each occasion the dealer cannot replicate the problem however they did remove codes not pertaining to the symptoms.

- Tigard, OR, USA

problem #2

May 102019

F-150

  • 150 miles
1) forward collision/pre-collision automatic emergency brake system and warning (visible & audible) do not work and is non-responsive during vehicle operation. 2) lane departure warning system does not work and is non-responsive during vehicle operation.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #1

May 102019

F-150 6-cyl

  • 150 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact noticed that the pre-collision automatic braking system failed to operate without warning. The contact called Ford of boerne at 210-920-3023 (located at 31480 I-10, boerne, tx 78006) and scheduled an appointment with the technician. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150. Consumer stated my complaint is that the forward collision response system and automatic braking do not work. Upon my visit to the dealer they told me there is no way to check the system to see if it works (and this information supposedly came from Ford engineers). Therefore, the system is not capable of being tested, the system is not fail-safe of errors, the system is incapable of demonstrating repeat front collision warning and emergency braking.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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