Parts for your Ford F150
Ford F150 Brake Boosters
Buy Ford F150 brake boosters online from 13 boosters for 1977-2010 trucks, priced from $58.97 to $215.58. Brands include A1 Cardone, Motorcraft and SKP. This span covers seven F150 generations, so filter by your year and read each listing for drivetrain, brake system and build date limits before you order.
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One booster does not fit all
F150 brake boosters change with each generation: 1977-1979, 1980-1986, 1987-1991, 1992-1996, 1997-2003, 2004-2008 and 2009-2010. Within those, 2WD and 4WD trucks can use different mounting, pushrod geometry or master cylinder fit. Some listings add limits such as without cruise control or a starting serial number.
Check whether your truck uses a vacuum booster or a hydro-boost unit that runs off the power steering pump. The two cannot be swapped. Compare the firewall stud pattern, pushrod length, master cylinder mount, booster diameter and vacuum port location with the old unit.
Booster failure symptoms
The classic sign is a hard brake pedal that takes much more effort than it should. On vacuum units, a leaking diaphragm can also cause a hiss under the dash, a rough idle or a lean running condition. A hydro-boost unit may leak power steering fluid.
Test the cheap parts first. A cracked vacuum hose, a bad one-way check valve or a leaking grommet can feel just like a failed booster. A soft or sinking pedal usually points to the hydraulic side, such as air in the lines or a worn master cylinder, rather than the booster.
Swapping the booster
The job means unbolting the master cylinder from the booster, disconnecting the vacuum hose or hydro-boost lines, unhooking the pushrod from the brake pedal under the dash, and removing the firewall nuts. Try to move the master cylinder aside without opening the brake lines. If you do open them, bleed the brakes before driving.
Many boosters come without a check valve or grommet, so replace those if they are hard or cracked. Set pushrod length and pedal free play before you road test. A wrong setting can make the brakes drag or engage late.
More about brake boosters
Read our brake boosters buying guide for how the part works and what to look for in any vehicle.
F150 questions
Do 2WD and 4WD F150 trucks use the same brake booster?
Not always. 2WD and 4WD trucks can differ in booster mounting, pushrod geometry and clearance. Check the drivetrain shown in the fitment table for your exact year.
How do I know if my F150 has hydro-boost?
A hydro-boost unit has power steering hoses running to it instead of a vacuum hose from the intake. If you see those hydraulic lines at the booster, buy a hydro-boost replacement, not a vacuum booster.
Is a hard brake pedal on my F150 always the booster?
No. A cracked vacuum hose, failed check valve or leaking grommet can cause the same hard pedal. Check those parts first. A soft or sinking pedal usually points to the master cylinder or air in the lines.