NHTSA Complaint #11491727 — 2012 FORD F-150 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11491727
Vehicle	2012 FORD F-150
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	November 1, 2020
Date Filed	November 1, 2022
Mileage	175,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle, excessive force was needed to depress the brake pedal. The contact stated that the brake pedal was hot to the touch. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the vacuum pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure reoccurred and the vehicle was returned to the mechanic to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

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