Lincoln MKX brakes problems
323 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
1,414 owner complaints analyzed
23 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2020 model years. Data snapshot: . 731 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
323 of 1,414 complaints match this topic (22.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10228316 · 2008-05-20 (May 20, 2008)
WHILE OUR 2007 LINCOLN MKX WAS STANDING STILL, PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. I TRIED IT SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS WITH THE SAME RESULT. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER, DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL. I OBJECTED TO THAT COMMENT. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION BY THE DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS THE MASTER CYLINDER. THEY DID REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER. I GOT INTO THE VEHICLE, PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THOUGHT IT FELT FUNNY, COMPLAINED AGAIN TO THE DEALER. THEY SAID THEY WOULD GIVE ME A TEST DRIVE WITH THE SAME TYPE O…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10228316 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10234927 · 2008-07-19 (July 19, 2008)
I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT SEVERAL SOON WILL! I HAVE A 2007 LINCOLN MKX (SAME AS FORD EDGE AND SAME PROBLEM ACCORDING TO THE DEALER). WHEN ON A HILL, EVEN A RELATIVELY SLIGHT INCLINE, AND YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO GO TO THE GAS AFTER A STOP, IT ROLLS BACKWARD! IT ACTS LIKE A CAR WITH A CLUTCH-EVEN THOUGH IT IS AN AUTOMATIC. I HAVE NEVER IN 50 YEARS OF DRIVING HAD AN AUTOMATIC THAT DID THIS RATHER THAN HOLD ITSELF FOR THAT SPLIT SECOND UNTIL YOU CAN MAKE THE SWITCH FROM BRAKE TO GAS!. THE DEALERS ANSWER IS THAT FORD HAS S…
Owner-reported narrative. 42 miles reported. Look up ODI 10234927 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10315004 · 2010-02-28 (February 28, 2010)
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK, BILLOWING SMOKE INTO THE CAB OF THE AUTOMOBILE, WITH ADULTS AND CHILDREN. FIRST INCIDENT 12/13/07 AT 5074 MILEAGE- HAD TO PAY FOR RENTAL BECAUSE IT WAS ON A WEEKEND AND A MORE URGENT SITUATION. RESEAL WITH GASKET, BRACKET, KIT REPLACEMENT. AGAIN, SAME PROBLEM, WITH BURNING AND PUDDLE LEAKS, 11/24/08, PTU SHAFT REPLACED. AGAIN, SAME PROBLEM WITH BURNING AND PUDDLE LEAKS 12/10/08 - PTU SEAL LEAKING, REPLACE PTU ASSEMBLY A ND CENTER SHAFT. AGAIN, SAME PROBLEM WITH BURNING AND LEAK, 02/10/09. NO DAMAGE NOTED PER R…
Owner-reported narrative. 52,235 miles reported. Look up ODI 10315004 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10461500 · 2012-06-13 (June 13, 2012)
WHEELS ON CAR ARE SO CORRODED AIR WILL NOT HOLD IN THEM LOST OF AIR PRESSURE RESULTS IN TIRE WEAR LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE UNSURE BRAKING REDOING BALANCE ON TIRES AND HOST OF OTHER PROBLEMS SUCH AS WEAR ON SHOCKS AND STRUTS VIBRATING OF CAR CAUSING STRUCTURE PARTS TO COME LOOSE AND ARE FALL OUT OF LINE(HOOD HEADLIGHTS,FRONT BUMPER,FRONT FENDERS FRONT DOORS ECT.)THE CORROSIVE WHEEL ARE SO BAD FROM INSIDE TO OUT THAT THEY ARE A SAFETY ISSUE.THIS SUBJECT SHOULD FALL UP UNDER THE PERFORATION WARRANTY(RUSTCORROSION ). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10461500 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10544509 · 2013-09-19 (September 19, 2013)
WHILE I WAS TAKING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL, WAS ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, I COULD PRESS THE AND MAKE GO DOWN. I HAD TO PRETTY MUCH AS THEY SAY STAND UP ON THE BRAKES. WHILE AT STOP AND STILL APPLYING ALOT OF FORCE TO THE PEDAL THE CAR IS SLOWLY ROLLING. THE LINCOLN SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WAS THE BRAKE BOOSTER CAUSING THE PROBLEM. BIG SAFETY PROBLEM! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 77,545 miles reported. Look up ODI 10544509 at NHTSA ↗