2018 Ford F-150 service brakes problems
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2018 Ford F-150 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2018 Ford F-150 is experiencing a dangerous loss of braking power, a soft/spongy brake pedal, and brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster. These are the exact symptoms and component failures described in Ford Recall Campaign 25S37 (NHTSA Campaign 25V236). However…”
filed Aug 26, 2026
“While engaging my brakes at a traffic light, suddenly the brake pedal went to the floor. Once I was able to safely park the vehicle (because there was no brake function), I inspected around the tires, brake fluid, and brake calipers. I noticed a puddling of brake fluid around the front passenger…”
filed Aug 7, 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
Service Brakes problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 16 | 16% |
| 2024 F-150 | 13 | 7% |
| 2023 F-150 | 39 | 10% |
| 2022 F-150 | 24 | 4% |
| 2021 F-150 | 53 | 5% |
| 2020 F-150 | 17 | 2% |
| 2019 F-150 | 20 | 2% |
| 2017 F-150 | 85 | 6% |
| 2016 F-150 | 301 | 15% |
| 2015 F-150 | 299 | 18% |
| 2014 F-150 | 288 | 19% |
| 2013 F-150 | 320 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.