Ford F-150 2017 Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Risk
Ford is recalling 2014-2017 F-150 trucks with potential brake fluid leaks that could increase crash risk. Owners must have brake master cylinder replaced free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 trucks that may have brake fluid leaks in the brake master cylinder. This could cause increased pedal effort and reduced braking, raising crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225848-ford-f-150-2017-recall-brake-fluid-leak-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225848-ford-f-150-2017-recall-brake-fluid-leak-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V332000
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“Ford F-150 2017 Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225848-ford-f-150-2017-recall-brake-fluid-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V332000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V332000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster. This causes brake pedal changes in feel and effort, reducing front brake function and increasing stopping distance. The risk of a crash is higher when braking.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014-2017 Ford F-150 trucks with 3.5L Ecoboost engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix face higher crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2014-2017 F-150 has a 3.5L Ecoboost engine. The recall began October 28, 2020, and Ford issued an interim notification on June 30, 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule brake master cylinder replacement and inspection.
Get Brake Repair
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What years of F-150 are affected?
2014 through 2017 models with 3.5L Ecoboost engines.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
No deadline is specified in the recall notice; owners can contact Ford at any time.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V332000 (August 6, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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