2021 Ford F-150 service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2021 Ford F-150 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the brake pedal became significantly hard to depress. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal with added force. The contact stated that the failure…”
filed Jun 25, 2025
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and could only be driven at an excessively slow speed. The traction control, brakes, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Kings Auto, where it was…”
filed Apr 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which…Campaign 21V533000 · Jul 15, 2021
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 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 F-150 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 F-150 | 17 | 1% |
| 2017 F-150 | 27 | 2% |
| 2016 F-150 | 37 | 2% |
| 2015 F-150 | 16 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 54 | 4% |
| 2013 F-150 | 43 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.