2013 Ford F-150 Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 321 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2013 Ford F-150, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake fluid” (37% of reports).
- 321service brakes complaints
- 52,000median miles at failure
- 30mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake fluid: mentioned in 119 of 321 complaints (37%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 110 of 321 complaints (34%)
- Pedal went: mentioned in 43 of 321 complaints (13%)
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 18 of 321 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the 2013 Ford F-150 at $1,100, and half of them between $760 and $1,450.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 241 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 321 complaints, 30 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 11 an injury.
Ford F-150 service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-150 | 4 | 33% | — |
| 2025 F-150 | 18 | 17% | 4,000 |
| 2024 F-150 | 13 | 7% | — |
| 2023 F-150 | 39 | 9% | 10,307 |
| 2022 F-150 | 24 | 4% | 10,100 |
| 2021 F-150 | 53 | 5% | 8,000 |
| 2020 F-150 | 18 | 2% | 3,700 |
| 2019 F-150 | 20 | 1% | 4,700 |
| 2018 F-150 | 71 | 3% | 18,335 |
| 2017 F-150 | 85 | 6% | 10,000 |
| 2016 F-150 | 302 | 15% | 31,000 |
| 2015 F-150 | 299 | 17% | 50,000 |
| 2014 F-150 | 290 | 19% | 43,000 |
| 2013 F-150 | 321 | 11% | 52,000 |
| 2012 F-150 | 124 | 7% | 57,000 |
| 2011 F-150 | 162 | 7% | 57,390 |
| 2010 F-150 | 44 | 5% | 69,700 |
| 2009 F-150 | 25 | 8% | 88,000 |
| 2008 F-150 | 21 | 6% | 60,411 |
| 2007 F-150 | 16 | 3% | 78,542 |
| 2006 F-150 | 23 | 4% | 101,000 |
| 2005 F-150 | 21 | 2% | 85,087 |
| 2004 F-150 | 24 | 1% | 79,500 |
| 2003 F-150 | 10 | 2% | 77,250 |
| 2002 F-150 | 12 | 1% | 180,500 |
| 2001 F-150 | 15 | 1% | 164,000 |
| 2000 F-150 | 7 | 1% | 145,258 |
| 1999 F-150 | 7 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 1998 F-150 | 1 | 0% | 200,000 |
| 1997 F-150 | 8 | 0% | 144,000 |
| 1996 F-150 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1995 F-150 | 2 | 0% | 100,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
Risk: Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle Information: 2013 Ford F-150 SuperCrew 3.5L V6 EcoBoost (VIN: [XXX]) While operating the vehicle, experienced a severe and sudden degradation of brake hydraulic pressure. The brake pedal travels abnormally deep and requires the driver to "double-pump" (fully let off the brake pedal and…
Driver side brake hose failure at upper crimp on the hose caused loss of brake fluid and spongy peddle
Brake master cylinder failed at only 98000 miles
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Ford F-150s have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 321 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2013 Ford F-150 (11% of the 2,989 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford F-150 service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 52,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the 2013 Ford F-150?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,100 (half paid between $760 and $1,450), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2013 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “brake fluid”, in 119 of 321 complaints, followed by “master cylinder” (110).
Other 2013 Ford F-150 problems
- Power Train problems (1,342)
- Engine problems (548)
- Electrical System problems (324)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (302)
- Steering problems (216)
- Visibility/wiper problems (146)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (130)
- Visibility problems (50)
See all 2013 Ford F-150 problems or service brakes problems across all F-150 years.