2013 Ford F-150: Brake failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 F-150 report: brake failure. CarComplaints.com lists 26 owner complaints, average mileage 51,450 miles.
NHTSA has 349 owner complaints for the 2013 F-150 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11673904 (filed 07/16/2025): “The contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. the contact stated that while hauling a trailer, the brake pedal independently went to the floorboard. the abs and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. in addition, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating with the…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11668893 (filed 06/24/2025): “The contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. the contact stated while in reverse, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. the brake and parking brake warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace master cylinder (9 reports) replace booster pump (7 reports) replace brakes (2 reports) replace vacuum pump, booster and 4 wheel drive solenoids (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $2,460 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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