2021 FORD F-150 Parking Brake Problems

12 NHTSA complaints on file

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Parking Brake Issues in the 2021 FORD F-150

12 parking brake complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 FORD F-150. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

12
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Parking Brake Complaints

#11707615 |
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509000 (Parking Brake), but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failed to respond upon shifting to reverse(R) or drive(D). Additionally, the parking brake had seized. The messages "Parking Brake Fault" and " Parking Brake Service Required" were displayed. The dealer was contacted but refused to repair the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509000(Parking Brake). The contact stated that the dealer had previously inspected the vehicle but no repair had been performed under the recall. The dealer instructed the contact to check the wiring harness. The contact followed the instructions and found that a wire had rubbed through and was fractured. The contact spliced the wire together with a wiring butt connector as a temporary repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately...
#11666857 |
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V653000 (SEAT BELTS), 23V509000 (PARKING BRAKE), 22V142000 (VISIBILITY) and 23V163000 (VISIBILITY). The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the parking brake independently activated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle and, after waiting for a short while, the vehicle was restarted. The message "Service Parking Brake" was displayed. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while turning off the vehicle, the parking brake fail to function as intended. The contact stated that recently the seat belt failed to retract and remained loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle under the Seat Belts and Parking Brake recalls. The contact stated that the recall repairs for Visibility were performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the...
#11663059 |
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the parking brake was independently activated. The brake warning light was illuminated. Several local dealers were contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,100.
#11658141 |
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509000 (Parking Brake). The contact called the local dealer on several occasions to have the recall repair performed and was informed that the vehicle needed to be inspected before the part could be ordered to perform the recall repair. The contact was also informed that the vehicle needed to remain with the dealer, and that a loaner vehicle would not be provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the dealer information was incorrect, and that parts for the repair are available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the dealer was the nearest dealer and that calling another dealer would be an inconvenience. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11653686 |
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle turned off on several occasions, the message "Parking Brake Fault" was displayed. The contact stated that each time the vehicle was started, the message was no longer displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that on another occasion, the windshield wipers stopped midway and kicked back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
#11607050 |
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the electric parking brake light illuminated, and the electric parking brake engaged independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal to release the parking brake. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509000 (Parking Brake). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was completed. The contact stated that approximately a month after the recall repair the failure occurred. The failure had become persistent. The contact stated that at one point the failure occurred three times in one day. The dealer had not been contacted again. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
#11605931 | Crash
The contact owned a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle seized, and the vehicle swerved to the right. The contact was unaware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle slid off the roadway. The vehicle was not damaged. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 45 MPH, the rear end seized, and the vehicle slid to the right. The contact's wife lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The contact's wife stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact's wife was not injured. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable and that the Police arrived on scene and filed a report. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and was later declared a total loss by the Insurance provider. The contact had...
#11563033 |
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509000 (Parking Brake) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11550217 |
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150.The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V842000 (Visibility) and 23V509000 (Parking Brake); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11547840 |
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509000 (Parking Brake) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11547129 |
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended braking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509000 (Parking Brake). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
#11546819 |
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V142000 (Visibility), 23V163000 (Visibility), and 23V509000 (Parking Brake) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Other 2021 FORD F-150 Problem Areas

Power Train 221 complaints Electrical System 97 complaints Unknown Or Other 85 complaints Exterior Lighting 76 complaints Engine 65 complaints Visibility 65 complaints Visibilitywiper 53 complaints Service Brakes 46 complaints Steering 32 complaints Wheels 27 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 23 complaints Back Over Prevention 21 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 20 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 18 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 16 complaints Structurebody 16 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 15 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 14 complaints Suspension 13 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 12 complaints Structure 11 complaints Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control 6 complaints Equipmentappliancetvradiospeakers 6 complaints Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield 6 complaints Air Bags 4 complaints Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Lane Departure Assist 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 3 complaints Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsdaytime Running Lightsbulbs 2 complaints Lane Departure Warning 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Chest Clip Buckle Harness 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemadasdriver Monitoringcamerasensor 1 complaint Electrical Systembody Control Modulebcm 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationpipes Hoses And Fittings 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalinfotainment 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Dynamic Brake Supportbrake Assist 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch Plate 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionfluidlubricantfilterscreen 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureinterior Panelsdashboard 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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