Brake fluid level light low and parking brake light illuminated

Tiny
JUSTIN WHITE
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  • 2011 FORD F-150
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • TURBO
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 83,000 MILES
So the other day while I was driving I got a “Brake fluid low” warning message on the productivity screen of my truck (FX4). This was followed by the “parking brake engaged” warning. The brake fluid low warning stays on regardless of transmission configuration and the parking brake engaged warning comes on when the truck is put in drive or reverse. I checked the fluid level, it was just below max so I topped it off, that didn’t clear the warning. My next thought was the fluid level sensor. So unfortunately nobody seems to have that sensor that you can buy by itself, so I bought the next highest assembly, the master cylinder. I swapped that today and yet the warning still has not cleared. I’ve tried disconnecting the battery and clearing the trucks memory but regardless the fault keeps returning. The only other thing I can think of would be the connector/wire itself. I have tested those for voltage and two of the three prongs tested positive for voltage, the third was a ground I’m assuming. Any ideas on what the problem could be? I’m fairly handy around a vehicle but I can’t seem to figure this one out. Any help would be appreciated.
Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 AT 8:22 PM

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Tiny
JIS001
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When you replaced the master cylinder was it just the master cylinder only or did it come with the reservoir built into it? Can you post a picture of the master cylinder and post it in here please?
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 AT 11:42 PM
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JUSTIN WHITE
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It was a master cylinder with a reservoir. I’ll post a picture here shortly when I can.
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 AT 2:56 AM
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KEN L
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
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Saturday, June 8th, 2019 AT 1:54 PM

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