2012 FORD F-150 Service Brakes Hydraulic Problems

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle shook abnormally. The vehicle failed to stop immediately. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact repeatedly depressed and released the brake pedal until the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 15N05 (Electric Vacuum Pump Extended Repair), which was associated with the vehicle; however, the Customer Satisfaction Program had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and attempting to pull out of the residence, the brakes seized. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and the mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a vacuum pump failure. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was 65,299.

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.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the brake pedal was applied but, was slow to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed about the extended warranty. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

CPSC:I11490309A. 2012 FORD F-150. CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE ROTORS WERE PRONE TO WEARING AND WARPING PREMATURELY CAUSING A REDUCTION IN BRAKING DISTANCE. THE DEALER FOUND THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS PITTED AND CORRODED ON THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED HE FELT A PULSATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS TRUCK WILL ABRUPTLY DIE LOSING STEERING AND BRAKES AND HAS TO BE PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND RESTARTED. NORMALLY HAPPENS WHILE PULLING RV TRAILER HAS NOT HAPPENED RUNNING EMPTY. AFTER RESTART WILL NORMALLY RUN SEVERAL MILES BEFORE RECURRENCE. IT ALWAYS REFLECTS "SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC" AND SHOWS A WRENCH AT THE READ OUT. HOWEVER, WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER THERE WAS NO ENGINE CODE SO THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. I FEEL LIKE WE ARE AT RISK OF A SERIOUS ACCIDENT EVERYTIME WE PULL THE TRAILER. THIS HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES. DEALER HAS ADVISED ME TO KEEP DRIVING TILL NEXT TIME IT OCCURS AND TO SOMEHOW TRY TO RESTART WITHOUT ERASING "SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC" READ OUT. I THING FOR OUR SAFETY THERE IS A LOT OF JEOPARDY IN THIS.