2017 Ford F-150 service brakes, hydraulic problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2017 Ford F-150 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to stop as needed and the braking distance became extended. Additionally, the brake pedal was firm while depressed. The contact received notification…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brakes became inoperable. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, and the vehicle was driven in LIMP Mode back to the residence. The dealer was contacted…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the…Campaign 25V236000 · Apr 11, 2025
- Brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the…Campaign 22V150000 · Mar 11, 2022
- Brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake boosterCampaign 20V332000 · Jun 8, 2020
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 9 | 2% |
| 2022 F-150 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
| 2020 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 F-150 | 19 | 1% |
| 2016 F-150 | 37 | 2% |
| 2015 F-150 | 16 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 56 | 4% |
| 2013 F-150 | 44 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.