Brake failure today

[Buschlatte]

Today I was driving around town with my two kids when the instrument panel lite up, and my brake pedal went spongy then stiff. The ABS light, Traction control light, Hill assist and Parking brake light turned on. The messages on the screen were “ service advanced track, hill assist disabled, collision assist disabled and a few more. It almost seems like the truck went into limp mode.

The brakes themselves were very spongy and would lock up if too much ( very little) pressure was applied.

I kid you not, this happened right in front of the dealer I bought the truck from. I pulled into service, was written up, both car seats in a used car and dropped off at my house in no time.

Dealer is going to keep the car and see what the heck is going on. I am just glad nothing major happened with both my boys in the back seat.

I can not say enough good about how the dealer handled it and got me and the kids home. Top Notch job by Ford!

These type of thing happen, its why we have warranty’s. I am glad it happened in front of the dealer and not on my commute to work in Detroit or on the freeway going up north.

I will keep this thread posted .

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[Jus Cruisin]

Today I was driving around town with my two kids when the instrument panel lite up, and my brake pedal went spongy then stiff. The ABS light, Traction control light, Hill assist and Parking brake light turned on. The messages on the screen were “ service advanced track, hill assist disabled, collision assist disabled and a few more. It almost seems like the truck went into limp mode.

The brakes themselves were very spongy and would lock up if too much ( very little) pressure was applied.

I kid you not, this happened right in front of the dealer I bought the truck from. I pulled into service, was written up, both car seats in a used car and dropped off at my house in no time.

Dealer is going to keep the car and see what the heck is going on. I am just glad nothing major happened with both my boys in the back seat.

I can not say enough good about how the dealer handled it and got me and the kids home. Top Notch job by Ford!

These type of thing happen, its why we have warranty’s. I am glad it happened in front of the dealer and not on my commute to work in Detroit or on the freeway going up north.

I will keep this thread posted .

You should fill out your signature so we know what you have beyond an F150

 

[Coolrain]

You should fill out your signature so we know what you have beyond an F150

+1

 

[BCP28]

Same thing happened to me 2 weeks ago. Dealer is replacing the hydraulic control module (basically the electronic brake booster). Definitely not okay that brakes are failing in these things.

There was a recall for this issue, but only on 50 trucks. I'm guessing it affects a lot more than 50 of them.

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/thr...call-announced-for-2021-f-150.4857/post-95684

 

[Buschlatte]

2021 XLT. Super crew. 2.7. 4x4. Hell I don’t know the rear end
Made in Dearborn around the same time as the recall

 

[Pete6114]

2021 XLT. Super crew. 2.7. 4x4. Hell I don’t know the rear end
Made in Dearborn around the same time as the recall

Whats you build date?

 

[Buschlatte]

Not sure where to find that.

 

[BCP28]

Not sure where to find that.

Should be on your window sticker. Should also have month/year on the white weight and tire sticker in the door jamb.

 

[Buschlatte]

On or around 1/4/21

 

[Buschlatte]

New brake booster assembly coming my way

 

[cghall77]

I have had this situation happen 3 times, but no dash lights come one, take it into dealership and they said no issues. I last had the truck at the dealer the end of August and no issues since. They said they didn't do anything and since they couldn't replicate, bring it back when the issue happens again.

 

[Buschlatte]

Sounds safe.

 

[BRDVPRA]

Mine went out in a restaurant parking lot. Started up and all kinds of bell, lights, and streamers were going off. Thought well let me see if it will drive. You could put the brakes to the floor and the truck would not slow down for a few seconds then all of as sudden the electric brakes would kick in and lock the truck down! Trying to gauge that in traffic was pretty exciting! Be careful! Once the brake booster was replaced all is well. Driving a truck with essentially trailer brakes takes a little getting used to.

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