8.5

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,600
Average Mileage:
90,500 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. new master cyl & brake controller (1 reports)
2012 Lincoln MKX brakes problems

brakes problem

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2012 Lincoln MKX Owner Comments

problem #4

Jul 062019

MKX LX 3.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 139,000 miles

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

When stopping at a light, the brake pedal went to the floor. I pumped for several minutes and then it stiffened up. It's a good thing I did not have to stop suddenly, it wouldn't have. I took it to dealer - no fix.

- Larry W., Sylvania, OH, US

problem #3

Aug 172019

MKX LX 3.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles

After driving on rough road, the brakes went out. I had to pump vigorously to get to stop. I took it to dealership - they could not duplicate and therefore could not fix.

- Larry W., Sylvania, OH, US

problem #2

Jul 292021

MKX Limited 3.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 61,350 miles

Brakes failed on the way home from dinner at night. Took it to the local Ford dealer (where it's serviced), where they tested the system and replaced the master cylinder. But I still have a failure. Now they want to replace the brake elect controller - but it's on a national shortage, due to computer clip. This part fits a lot of years and models - how long due I wait? I love the CUV, but should I buy a new Lincoln? I feel the FMC should reimburse me for the parts, plus there's still no due date for fix!

- Larry H., Grants Pass, US

problem #1

Aug 102014

MKX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,451 miles

I'm upset cause I bought this vehicle with only 18,500 miles and I only drove it 2200 miles . I feel like a 2012 with very little miles should not have brake booster problems. I'm scared to drive the car when I almost hit a car on the highway when that vehicle was slowing down and I struggled to brake. Scariest moment of my life. I called the dealership and they don't even have the parts available. My daughter is taking me back & fourth to work and errands. Not happy with this vehicle. If I'm having problems now I might have to junk it by the time it reaches 50,000 miles.. Ugh..

- virginianew york, Bronx, NY, US

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