Ford F-150 (2014-2017): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 20V332000 · Jun 8, 2020 · Ford Motor Company
292,311
vehicles affected
292,311
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V332000
- Date
- Jun 8, 2020
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 292,311
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Master cylinder; Service brakes, hydraulic > Power assist
- Model years
- 2014-2017
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
What can happen
A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V332000?
1 model: Ford F-150 (2014-2017), about 292,311 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V332000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's.
What can happen?
A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.