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2015 Ford F-150 brakes problems

The 2015 Ford F-150 has 316 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

316

Brakes complaints

15%

Share of year

11

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

F-150 brakes complaints by model year363 complaints1955: 1 complaints1985: 11 complaints1986: 6 complaints1987: 5 complaints1988: 10 complaints1989: 17 complaints1990: 19 complaints1991: 28 complaints1992: 57 complaints1993: 114 complaints1994: 184 complaints1995: 183 complaints1996: 42 complaints1997: 260 complaints1998: 127 complaints1999: 129 complaints2000: 94 complaints2001: 70 complaints2002: 45 complaints2003: 32 complaints2004: 156 complaints2005: 130 complaints2006: 99 complaints2007: 46 complaints2008: 39 complaints2009: 39 complaints2010: 58 complaints2011: 185 complaints2012: 137 complaints2013: 363 complaints2014: 340 complaints2015: 316 complaints2016: 336 complaints2017: 111 complaints2018: 87 complaints2019: 20 complaints2020: 22 complaints2021: 74 complaints2022: 36 complaints2023: 47 complaints2024: 13 complaints2025: 19 complaints
F-150 brakes complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

20V332000BrakesJune 8, 2020 · 292,311 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

“TRUCK WAS IN MOTION (STRAIGHT LANE) ON DRY PAVEMENT STREET. DRIVER PUSHED ON BRAKES TO STOP AND NOTHING HAPPENED. TRUCK KEPT MOVING FORWARD AND HIT A STOPPED CAR WAITING AT A RED LIGHT. AFTER IMPACT, THE TRUCK WAS DRIVEN TO THE CURB AND WAS ABLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH THE BRAKES.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 9, 2017 · crash

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2015 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA has 316 complaints about the 2015 Ford F-150 brakes — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2015 Ford F-150 brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 20V332000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.