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Ford F-150 brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid

NHTSA campaign 22V150000 · Reported 2022-03-11 · Ford Motor Company

high How serious is it? About this label

Serious — losing front braking power means longer stopping distances and a higher chance of a crash, so get it in quickly and watch for a soft, low, or hard pedal.

What's wrong, in plain English

On these trucks and SUVs with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine, the part that pushes brake fluid through the system can leak. Fluid escapes from the front brake circuit into the brake booster behind it. As fluid is lost, the brake pedal may feel different or go farther down, you may have to push much harder, and the front brakes may not work as well. That means your vehicle needs more room and more effort to stop.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your F-150 is included in this recall, which expands recall 20V-332. 2. Call your Ford dealer soon, or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and mention recall 22S11. 3. The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder, plus the brake booster if it is leaking, free of charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Ford F-150

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Why does Ford keep recalling brakes for leaks and pedal failures? · all 20 Ford recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.