Complaint 2234594
2018 FORD F-150 • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC • incident Aug 9, 2026
- Complaint ID
- 2234594
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- F-150
- Model Year
- 2018
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Incident Date
- Aug 9, 2026
- Date Received
- Aug 11, 2026
- Data As Of
- Sep 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Owner Narrative
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 fluid to add to the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The contact added more brake fluid, but the failure recurred, and the engine made a knocking sound with smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 114,089.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.