10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,686 miles

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2011 Lincoln MKX brakes problems

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2011 Lincoln MKX Owner Comments

problem #14

Jun 192024

MKX

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The brakes suddenly became very difficult to depress to make the vehicle come to a stop. Emergency repair was necessary, as driving to the dealer was unsafe. Brake booster was filled with fluid. The car then had to be towed to Dealer, where repair required replacement of Brake Booster, Master cylinder, and Booster vacuum hoses. There are recalls for this same make, model and year. Though my VIN does not come up in those vehicles covered by the recall, it is the EXACT same problem.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #13

Sep 062023

MKX

  • miles
We had to replace the brake booster. Doing research online I saw that other Lincoln models in the same manufacturing year. A lot had recalls for the brake booster. Our mechanic suggested that we file a complaint with you because the recall should have covered all the Lincoln-??s. Thank you

- Estill Springs, TN, USA

problem #12

Aug 112023

MKX

  • miles
Brake pedal faded while in traffic. Was able to steer around other cars, got car to repair shop. Originally couldn't replicate issue. After attempting to drive car mechanic Was able to find problem. Diagnostic tests said master cylinder was bad. Replaced same and still had fading pedal. Diagnosed as hydraulic control unit (abs braking). Had vehicle towed to Ford Dealership for repairs. Replaced HCU no better. Then replaced flex lines at wheels, no better. Finally replaced master cylinder again, and finally fixed braking problems.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

problem #11

May 162023

MKX

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

NHTSA Recall Number 13N02/ Extended warranty coverage on brake booster

- Georgetown, TX, USA

problem #10

Nov 232022

MKX

  • miles
First incident 10-15-2019 (purchased used vehicle 09-30-19) Exiting freeway at 55mph and suddenly brakes stopped working( was able to pull aside) then brakes worked normal again. Took vehicle to check breaks and nothing wrong was found. Second incident 02-17-2020 Driving son to school at 35mhp brakes stopped working while doing a right turn and ran over sidewalk to avoid hitting vehicle in front. Bumper got a little damage. Brakes check again and nothing was found. Third incident 05-15-2022 Driving at 55mph on road and brakes stopped working before trying to stop at red light. Hit cement in middle of the road to avoid crashing. Used emergency brake and Bumper was scratched. Turn on and off truck and brakes work normal again. June 22-2022 Took to mechanic after being inspected at several places and found nothing wrong. Replaced brakes, Front shocks and fluid. November 23-2022 Driving on freeway at 70mph. Brakes failed again and almost crash with eighteen wheeler. Was able to hit the brakes with all my strength and merge into honking traffic to pull over on the freeway emergency lane. (could have been fatal) This incidents indicated are major but the problem has been in occurrence on and off randomly and frequently.

- Pasadena, TX, USA

problem #9

Jul 192022

MKX

  • miles
Brake pedal will go all the way to floor. Very soft pedal. For over a year we have talked to the dealers around Home. They all say Ford and Lincoln don-??t have a problem. I talked to Lincoln concierge and she said if it became a safety issue to contact a dealer. It was still on the csp recall at the time. But I was told it expired. I paid to get the car worked on and had a pedal again. Now it-??s back to the floor. Backing up a lot and putting on brakes doesn-??t help this time. Now ford says yes they had a problem but it expired a year ago. I don-??t drive this car every day. It now has 70700 miles. It had 52000 when I bought it 3 years ago. But to me brakes are important. I had to stop quickly in traffic and stopped in the intersection and luckily didn-??t have an accident. It should be repaired without cost to me. It is a very serious problem. I-??m also calling NTSB with this information to see how many crashes that there has been

- Wadsworth , OH, USA

problem #8

Sep 262020

MKX

  • 89,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving the vehicle and approaching a stop sign the vehicle just shut off on its own. I lost all engine power, brakes, and steering capabilities., etc with no warning. Luckily no other vehicles were near me at the time. I was able to roll backwards in neutral to a somewhat safe location off the road. Several days after that it happened again. I was in a parking lot and had just started the vehicle and then it warned low oil pressure and then just shut off on its own. I checked the oil and it's not low. Oil level is perfect. After some quick online research I found many similar complaints from other Lincoln owners. Unexpected engine shut off while driving and with no warning. Scary and very unsafe to say the least. I contacted the dealership where I bought the vehicle and they said this is the first time they heard of this issue. Please advise. Thank you.

- Scituate, RI, USA

problem #7

Nov 052018

MKX

  • 122,000 miles
Power boost on brakes fails intermittently. When the power boost goes out, the car either fails to stop, or if already stopped, then jumps forward until the driver stomps the brake to the floor to stop. It's extremely dangerous.

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #6

Nov 032018

MKX

  • 109,000 miles
The brake booster failed on my vehicle and was just replaced by the dealership for nearly $900 dollars. This is the 2nd major safety issue I have had with this vehicle because the throttle body had an issue that caused the vehicle to completely shut down while driving with no warning. That was replaced at no cost but I had to do my own research for the repair and that issue could have caused an accident with injuries or death. Because Lincoln determined that my particular VIN is not eligible then the cost is on me, again a major safety issue that could have caused injury and death when the brakes barely stopped. I know I cannot recover money for own repair but I feel Ford/Lincoln should not be able to get away with making their own determinations of what vehicles should be covered when they are at fault for building a poor. Substandard product. I do not want other owners to be railroaded by this policy.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #5

Jul 042018

MKX

  • 63,000 miles
Takata recal' my brakes make this hissing noise when I step on it and sometimes the car would not stop. The car would keep roller after a apply the brakes and sometimes the padal would not go all the way down so I have to use extra force trying to stop my vehicle. It dos it on turning on the high way or on a main street with a speed limit of thirty mills an hour. Im not driving my car right now because of that problem. I had my kid and wife in the vehicle with me when this happend and I was scared that I was gonna hit the other car so I had to swerve to the side of the high way to stop.

- Rockaway, NJ, USA

problem #4

Jun 132016

MKX

  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkx. While driving approximately 10 mph over a pothole, the brakes failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.

- Prospect Park, NJ, USA

problem #3

May 052015

MKX

  • 56,000 miles
Loud grading noise front passage wheel

- Suwanee, GA, USA

problem #2

Jun 022013

MKX

  • 49,600 miles
Tried to tap the brakes to take the cruise control off and it wouldn't disengage. Tapped harder and then stomped on the brake to release it and stop from hitting the car in front of me. After that, it was very hard to make the brakes work. Took it a Ford dealer while it was still under warranty and they claimed they couldn't duplicate it. Finally took it to a Lincoln dealer after the 50K mile warranty expired and they made me pay for a new brake booster. Now the car won't start everytime because it says the brake isn't depressed, but of course, it was!

- Kyle, TX, USA

problem #1

Jun 132012

MKX

  • 17,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph and decelerating, the vehicle vibrated excessively. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the rotors needed to be replaced. Only the rear rotors were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Lyburn , WV, USA

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