Driving behind a line of cars when someone slowed quickly. I hit my brake pedal and had ZERO brakes. None! I used the emergency brake and managed to get the car stopped without hitting anyone. This has now happened 3 times and I'm told the replacement module for this issue is $2,000.00, with an installation cost of another 1,000.00.
Isn't it surprising the 2008 -2010 MKZs had a recall for this exact issue.
Recently the brake pedal goes down to the floor when trying to stop on my 2011 Lincoln MKZ.
I discovered that there was a NHTSA Federal Investigation into this problem with some of the Ford MKZ, mine is a 2011. So far there is no recall on these models, but costs over $500 to repair at the Lincoln dealer.
The root problem is appears to be the anti-lock braking system hydraulic control units manufactured for Ford by Continental Automotive Systems.
NHTSA believes the hydraulic control valves can become corroded and stuck, causing soft brake pedals and longer stopping distances.
Federal investigators were able to recover affected brake components in some of the vehicles that were involved in crashes, and engineers confirmed stuck valves and corrosion of the zinc control valves.
On Ford's side, engineers discovered a gelatinous material that prevented control valves from properly returning to the closed positions after actuation. The automaker also found the gelatinous material likely occurred when brake fluid hit the valve coating.
- Dennis M.,
San Antonio, TX, US
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Driving behind a line of cars when someone slowed quickly. I hit my brake pedal and had ZERO brakes. None! I used the emergency brake and managed to get the car stopped without hitting anyone. This has now happened 3 times and I'm told the replacement module for this issue is $2,000.00, with an installation cost of another 1,000.00.
Isn't it surprising the 2008 -2010 MKZs had a recall for this exact issue.
- Michael M., Benton, AR, US