2021 Ford F-150 Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2021 Ford F-150, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 8,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “collision assist” (13% of reports).
- 53service brakes complaints
- 8,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 28%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.
- Collision assist: mentioned in 7 of 53 complaints (13%)
- Parking brake: mentioned in 7 of 53 complaints (13%)
- Trailer brakes: mentioned in 6 of 53 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 4 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 53 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
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
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking performance.
Risk: Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S33.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
ABS Control module and brake booster assembly failed. Vehicle would not crank or start. Disconnected battery negative pole for one minute to reset PCM. Vehicle started. Drove immediately to independent service center without difficulty. Service center confirmed vehicle no start the next morning…
This truck that i have purchased from palm coast ford has a recall every month that keeps me from utilizing the vehicle. The latest recall that there is not a fix for yet, i was told is a complete risk and i should not even drive the truck. I request that you look into all of the recalls that have…
My 2021 Ford F-150 intermittently displays the warning message âReverse Brake Assist Not Available â See Manualâ when the vehicle is placed in reverse. When this message appears, the reverse brake assist / parking collision warning feature is not available, which may reduce safety while…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2021 Ford F-150s have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2021 Ford F-150 (5% of the 1,029 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 2021 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 8,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2021 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “collision assist”, in 7 of 53 complaints, followed by “parking brake” (7).
Other 2021 Ford F-150 problems
See all 2021 Ford F-150 problems or service brakes problems across all F-150 years.