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Recall Number
16V345000
Recall Date
05/24/2016
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
Consequence
Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
What Owners Should Do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.
For some reason these vehicles you need to bleed brakes several times, had same problem, so air hangs up in lines somewhere it apears. When you say brakes sticks, describe it better, locked up, or dragging on rotors?
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Clean around the old brake lines carefully before removing them to prevent any gunk or debris from getting into the brake line connections.
Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap, cover it with some plastic wrap and replace the cap. This prevents too much fluid from leaking out when changing the brake hoses.
Take the tire off of the car and loosen the brake lines at each end. Plug the brake line at the fender to prevent too much fluid leakage. Save the washers and reuse them after removing the old brake line.
Line up the new brake line hex nut with the bracket and hand tighten it before putting the metal clips back on. Tighten with a wrench after the clips are in place.
Make sure to torque the brake lines to the manufacturers' specifications for the brakes to work properly.
Repeat the process for each tire and brake line on your car.
Bleed the brakes as necessary after replacing the brake lines and make sure you have plenty of brake fluid in your reservoir.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING
The clutch hydraulic assembly has been filled with fluid and bled of air at the factory. Do not attempt to bleed the hydraulic system. While the unit does not require periodic checking, it must be serviced, when necessary, as a complete assembly. The system is full when the reservoir is half full.
Only DOT 3 brake fluid should be added to the system. If the fluid level drops, inspect the system, including the slave cylinder, for leakage. A slight wetting of the slave cylinder surface is normal. Fill the clutch master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the painted surface of the vehicle.
hi from the uk assume you mean the brake warning light on dash which also comes on when h/brake applied ?? your brake fluid reservoir is situated on passenger side under hood/bonnet and is tucked just under the bulkhead below windscreen ? it is awkward for topping up but if you have a small funnel? and a short length of flex hose fitted to the funnel it is ideal for topping up reservoir via funnel with hose attached if reservoir is very low then you may have leakage from either pipe/s or wheel cyl's? this reservoir is also for the clutch hydraulics check the slave cyl for leakage too ? other than this ?? the drop in fluid level may simply be due to brake pads/shoes wear and as these wear low the fluid is displaced from reservoir to cyl's to compensate as pistons of cyl's move out taking up wear of pads/shoes?hope this explains ok ? may i suggest you check your pads/shoes for wear ? if you have not done so recently ? just for your own safety as well as others on the road best wishes
Put some brake fluid in your brake reservoir. (DOT 3 Fluid) Your brake shoes and pads have worn more than 50 %. Due to the wear the reservoir is natrually drained to make up for the wheel cylinders having to extend further to get the same braking action.
Also take a look around the inside of all of your axles for signs of leakage. A leaking wheel cylinder will also cause brake system fluid loss.
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