2018 Ford F-150 service brakes, hydraulic problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2018 Ford F-150 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH on the highway, the vehicle lost motive power, and the brakes became inoperable. The drivetrain and wrench symbol were displayed. The ABS warning light was illuminated and DTC: U100 (Failure of Communication for Engine…”
filed Aug 20, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the message "Brake Fluid Level Low" was displayed. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the brakes failed to work properly. The contact drove to Walmart and purchased brake…”
filed Aug 11, 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, 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% |
| 2017 F-150 | 29 | 2% |
| 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 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.