What 2,796 owners told NHTSA about the 2013 Ford F-150 Supercab Diesel

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving in a parking lot, she depressed the brake pedal and it became stiff. The vehicle failed to slow down as intended. The vehicle collided with a parked car. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The contact then began driving at approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and he observed a grinding noise emanating from the front driver side of the vehicle. The brake pedal then became stiff and did not slow down as intended. The vehicle was placed in the park position on multiple occasions to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the check valve was clogged and the brake vacuum booster pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

NHTSA ODI 11584746

I started the truck and as I backed out of a parking spot, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and the brakes did not stop the truck. I used the emergency brake to stop and pulled back into the parking spot. I checked the brake fluid and it was low. I purchased some at the store I was at and filled up the reservoir. I pumped the brakes and they appeared to work. After driving for about a block the brake fluid light came on and the reservoir was empty. No fluid leaking anywhere under the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI 11577758

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard while depressed. The brake pedal needed to be pumped repeatedly to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to two separate independent mechanics who both confirmed that the issue was related to the brake booster. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

NHTSA ODI 11573117

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard and the brake was inoperable. The low brake fluid warning light illuminated. The contact added brake fluid however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that brake fluid was leaking from the brake master cylinder into the brake booster. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

NHTSA ODI 11570390

Brake pedal goes very hard and unless you press with both feet you will not stop. it happens intermittently. Almost had two accidents because of this and I knew what to do. If someone else was driving there would definitely been an accident. Also the engine mounted vacuum pump is leaking oil which seems to be a problem with everyone on these vehicles. The oil leaking directly onto the hot tubo creating a burning smell.

NHTSA ODI 11557166

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact depressed the brake pedal down to the floor and the brakes were inoperable. The contact swerved to avoid an accident. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with failed brake master cylinder. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder and the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

NHTSA ODI 11557322

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle responded with a delay. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal for the third time the vehicle failed to respond. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he applied more pressure to the brake pedal until the vehicle responded as needed. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring daily, and increasingly while reversing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with low vacuum pressure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V345000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

NHTSA ODI 11551874

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she had to apply extra pressure to the brake pedal to coast the vehicle to a stop. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the valve cover, head gasket set, and the brake vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 19,731.

NHTSA ODI 11546044

The brakes instantly became soft and unresponsive with a warning chime and message to service the vehicle. The brake fluid reservoir was empty with no apparent leaks on the vehicle. I refilled the brake reservoir only to watch it disappear over a short time. I researched and found there is a recall 16S24 impacting Ford F150 ecoboost vehicles with this exact symptom. My vehicle does not show up on the recall list having been manufactured at the Dearborn facility in June of 2013 where the cutoff was August 2013. At this point, Ford has refused to recognize this issue is the same.

NHTSA ODI 11545254

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard while depressed, and the braking distance was extended. Brake fluid was added to the brake reservoir however, after driving a short distance brake fluid had leaked out of the brake fluid reservoir but no visible fluid leak was present. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front brake master cylinder was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 107,000.

NHTSA ODI 11542725

I took my truck in a couple of weeks ago to get the recall done due to downshifting. Picked it up the next day and they told me they resolved the issue. The next day it happened again and it continued for a week. I called the dealership (Holmes Tuttle Ford) and they said they would charge me $200 plus maintenance fee even though it is a recall. Fast forward to today and my truck went out and will not start. Called ford and they informed me that although they cleared the recall they did not actually fix the problem because it was not present when they turned it on and told me I would have to repair it on my own even though they did not attempt to fix it.

NHTSA ODI 11541924

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and remained on the floorboard. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

NHTSA ODI 11538364

WHILE DRIVING BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AFTER THAT BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, UNABLE TO STOP, MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOPPED WITH PARKING BRAKE SLOWLY. UPON INSPECTION NO BRAKE FLUID AT RESERVOIR AND NO EXTERNAL LEAKS. BRAKE FLUID WENT TO BRAKE BOOSTER. UPON RESEARCH FORD HAS A RECALL TO ADDRESS THE SAME COMPLAIN, BUT MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. WENT TO DEALER AND CALLED FORD, AND THEY COULD NOT HELP BY STATING THAT MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL , EVEN IF THE YEAR IS PART OF IT THE VIN IS NOT. MY F150 VIN IS [XXX] MY NAME [XXX] . [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11538365

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. Additionally, the low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the brakes, brake cylinder, and power brake booster. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V345000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000. The contact is requesting NHTSA to add his vehicle and others like to the current recall.

NHTSA ODI 11537832

The truck slammed into 1st gear going 55 mph on the interstate. Through investigation a speed sensor warning was the culprit. Not being able to have truck service for a month due to Ford Dealers being backed up Cavalier Ford sent a mobile mechanic out to me. He spent about 10 minutes on my truck handed me the keys and told me he did something with the computer mo parts are needed. He never test drove it to ensure the problem was corrected. When I went to drive the truck, the wrench light was still on and was worse than before. Actually stuck in first gear. After going around and around I was informed by Fors Customer Service they did their part, anything else I wanted done would be my responsibility financially because of the mileage. I didn't not think recalls had a mileage limit but they are insistent after 150k they were no longer responsible. Cavalier Ford marked the recall as complete but it wasn't. My case number with Ford is CAS44213098 transmission fluid leaking recall was not on there but I am leaking that as well. I don't want something for free, I just want them to correct their defects

NHTSA ODI 11537707

Brake fluid is leaking into the brake booster, im not understanding why the recall back in 2020 didn't cover my truck. 2013 f150's were recalled but the Ford dealership says they show nothing.

NHTSA ODI 11535831

My break went out an I hit my garage when I start my vehicle or if I’m going down a hill slow the breaks get really hard to push an almost want stop all my breaks an calipers are new so it’s a different issue

NHTSA ODI 11532255

Master Cylinder failed, causing all fluid to go into the booster, which resulted in no braking ability at all. fortunately I was in a parking lot when the occured, the vehicle was traveling at slow speed and was stopped by coming up against a curb. the low brake fluid warning came on at the time of total failure, this would have resulted in a serious accident had it occured on the roadway. the vehcle is being repaired at a local shop after it was towed there following this incident. An attempt was made to refill the master cylinder with brake fluid but it immediately empted with any attempt to use the brakes. there was no other visible sign of leak.

NHTSA ODI 11522007

I’ve went though 8 wheel bearings in the last 6 months on the drivers side tire alone. I’ve had to replace brake hoses every few weeks and I’ve had to take it to two different dealerships. Also it keep downshift from 6 gear to first with no warning. I’m afraid it’s gonna cause me to wreck.

NHTSA ODI 11522168

Brakes began to pulse when pressure applied to pedal. Complete loss of brake crashed in parking lot wall. Was knocked unconscious. The brake system has been professionally serviced. Cant find any reason for loss of brakes. This vehicle has been parked since incident. Because it will keep

NHTSA ODI 11519245

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an unknown speed, the brakes became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake master cylinder needed brake fluid added. The mechanic failed to locate a leak. The mechanic added dye to show a possible brake fluid leak. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed that the brake master cylinder fluid had leaked into the brake booster pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the brake booster and brake master cylinder. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V345000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 64,438.

NHTSA ODI 11510750

Locked up in 1st gear while driving.

NHTSA ODI 11510197

After driving the truck 5 to 1 minutes on highway or low speeds brakes loose pressure and brake pedal becomes very stiff. Truck almost doesn’t stop with brake pushed fully. Did some research and other model years have been recalled for bad brake booster vacuum leak

NHTSA ODI 11507055

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was stiff while depressed and failed to stop the vehicle immediately. The failure caused all four tires to lock up. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, no cause of failure was found. The dealer replaced the brake master cylinder, brake lines, and brake booster; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

NHTSA ODI 11502387

I have had numerous brake issues on my 2013 Ford F-150 SuperCrew. One repair was done in the warranty period and 2-3 were not. This vehicle had less than 81,000 miles on it when all of this work was done. It was recently repaired and still isn’t solved. I’ve had two major accidents where my vehicle rear ended other vehicles because of its failure to immediately stop on braking. The dealership can’t solve the problem or don’t know how and I’m afraid to continue to drive this unsafe vehicle.

NHTSA ODI 11492734