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severe 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Brakes started seizing up while driving. Became extremely dangerous as the car would rock at speed and also would not start moving if I came to a stop. Went immediately to a shop, when I arrived into the shop, inspection found that the caliper was locked onto the wheel preventing the front wheel from moving. Had the caliper replaced but the caliper was still seizing, and then had to get the ABS …
ON MONDAY DECEMBER 2, 2019 ON MY WAY TO WORK I WAS GOING STRAIGHT ON THE STREET WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC AND SEEN THAT THERE WAS NEEDED TO BE A STOP UP FRONT SO I SLOWLY STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND NOTHING WAS HAPPENING AND THEN I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES FIRMLY AND THE PEDAL WENT NEARLY TO THE FLOOR AND I GOT INTO A ACCIDENT DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE BRAKES FAILED
ABS Module failure. I had to leave the break lines direct, losing my ABS. I had to replace the brake pump because of that too. The car was only 80k ish.
Upon stopping when applying the brakes they locked up. There were no warning lights on. It was diagnosed by an independent auto repair shop, not drivable I had it towed to the Ford Dealership. The ABS module, and calipers have failed. I learned there was a recall on these parts but do not apply to my specific vin #. The ABS module is on national back order, likely a month out. I have paid for the…
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.