2017 Ford F-150 Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2017 Ford F-150, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 10,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “went floor” (21% of reports).
- 85service brakes complaints
- 10,000median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 33%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.
- Went floor: mentioned in 18 of 85 complaints (21%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 17 of 85 complaints (20%)
- Brake fluid: mentioned in 12 of 85 complaints (14%)
- Applied brakes: mentioned in 5 of 85 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 85 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 3 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 (3)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder; service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder; service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am filing this complaint because a Ford-authorized dealership, West Hills Ford in Bremerton, Washington, returned my vehicle to me in an unsafe condition after performing a repair under federal safety recall 25S37 (NHTSA Campaign 25V-236, brake master cylinder), and because an independent…
I have been trying to get this recall resolved. This truck was at the Metro Ford dealership in Tupelo, Mississippi for over one week in July 2026. Replacement parts sent to dealership were also recalled. Dealership ended up placing original part back on the truck. How can this issue be resolved?
Truck suddenly reported ABS issue while driving. Traction assist light came on. Parking brake light came on.steering assist failure message appeared. Now the power steering is not functioning. I know of 2 other people with near exact issues on a ford and a Lincoln. There is also a pending master…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Ford F-150s have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 85 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2017 Ford F-150 (6% of the 1,450 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 2017 Ford F-150 service brakes?
Yes: 3 safety recalls 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 10,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2017 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “went floor”, in 18 of 85 complaints, followed by “master cylinder” (17).
Other 2017 Ford F-150 problems
See all 2017 Ford F-150 problems or service brakes problems across all F-150 years.