2010 Lincoln Mkz Brakes Problems

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and the Traction Control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the ABS had failed and needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed and the contact was advised that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

NHTSA ID

11679199

Incident

Aug 6, 2025

Mileage

110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, on several occasions, while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brake pedal remained on the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was determined that the ABS system and the HECU needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

NHTSA ID

11608299

Incident

Jan 15, 2024

Mileage

80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the brake hoses and brake caliper hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

NHTSA ID

11536906

Incident

Aug 7, 2023

Mileage

116,000 mi

The brake pedal had a long travel before brakes would apply. I was not able to operate my vehicle without concern for myself and others since brakes did not react quickly. It required a flush of the brake fluid and replacement of the ABS brake module. I believe this type of incident was part of a recall on the 2010 Lincoln MKZ. I never received any notice of a recall from Ford and had to pay to replace these defective parts.

NHTSA ID

11524721

Incident

Apr 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, he had to apply pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that either the master cylinder or the interlock brake box failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was transferred to the dealer, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 173,270.

NHTSA ID

11505897

Incident

Jan 25, 2023

Mileage

173,270 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle cut her off. As a result, the contact’s wife abruptly depressed the brake pedal, but extra force had to be applied to stop the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS system was leaking brake fluid and the ABS system needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to contact the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

NHTSA ID

11491055

Incident

Oct 12, 2022

Mileage

104,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while her husband was driving 45 MPH and approaching a traffic light, he had to depress the brake pedal to the floor to stop the vehicle. The driver stated that the advance trac and ABS warning lights were illuminated but turned off shortly after. The driver stated after a week, he experienced the failure again and same the warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the ABS module and HCU unit to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

NHTSA ID

11432487

Incident

Jun 1, 2021

Mileage

161,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while making a left turn at a low rate of speed, several warning lights including the ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact then received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer was contacted and informed him that the part was not yet available. Northtowne Lincoln (21 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64118) was also contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for service. The contact left his vehicle in the possession of the dealer and after several days, he was notified that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID

11429273

Incident

Mar 1, 2020

Mileage

138,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, while depressing on the brake pedal the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she was able to cruise to an independent mechanic. The contact stated that the independent mechanic informed her that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The independent mechanic then stated that the HCU needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The independent mechanic stated that HCU needed to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 243,000.

NHTSA ID

11428821

Incident

Aug 2, 2021

Mileage

243,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, EXCESSIVE FORCE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. WICKSTROM FORD (600 W. NORTHWEST HWY, BARRINGTON, IL 60010) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11408028

Incident

Apr 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO RESPOND. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEYSTONE FORD (301 WALKER RD, CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201, (717) 264-5104) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11404875

Incident

Jan 1, 2020

Mileage

110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN HE TRIED DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT FAILED UNTIL SHE PRESSED IT ALL THE WAY DOWN. THE CONTACT REFUSED MEDICAL ATTENTION AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND COLLISION INVOLVING THE BRAKE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PENSKE LINCOLN (8850 GROSSMONT BLVD, LA MESA, CA 91942) FOR THE RECALL REPAIR HOWEVER, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND SHE WOULD BE NOTIFIED ONCE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. * (REACLL RELATED INCIDENT) TS

NHTSA ID

11403295

Incident

Oct 10, 2020

Mileage

124,000 mi

THIS IS NOT A NEW ISSUE, BUT MY VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO SAFETY RECALL 19S54. DESPITE HAVING KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE SINCE AT LEAST DECEMBER 2019, FORD HAS STILL NOT REPAIRED IT. I HAVE CHECKED MANY, MANY TIMES WITH MY LOCAL DEALER WHO ALWAYS INDICATES PARTS AVAILABILITY AS THE ISSUE. THIS REALLY NEEDS FOLLOW-UP. PRESSURE NEEDS TO BE APPLIED TO FORD. THANK YOU.

NHTSA ID

11403271

Incident

Dec 20, 2019

ABS WENT OFF AND NOW PEDAL WANTS TO GO TO THE FLOOR BEFORE STOPPING. YOU CAN FEEL IT GRAB RIGHT AWAY AND THEN FADE AWAY. THIS MODEL HAS A ABS VALVE RECALL BUT MY VIN IS NOT PULLING IT UP.

NHTSA ID

11400302

Incident

Mar 11, 2021

Mileage

126,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL FROM THE LINCOLN FORD COMPANY FOR BRAKES WHICH HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE 2019. THEY KEEP DELAYING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PART SAYING THEY ARE STILL IN THE TESTING PHASE. THEY ARE NOT GIVING OWNERS THE OPTION FOR COURTESY LEASES.

NHTSA ID

11396932

Incident

Dec 30, 2019

MY UNCLE CAR 2010 LINCOLN MKZ HAVE PROBLEM WITH BRAKE. WHEN DRIVE BRAKE PEDAL OK,,,,BUT SOMETIME PARK AT HOME ALL NIGHT LONG AND MORNING START ENGINE AND BRAKE PEDAL GO DOWN ON FLOOR. HE NEED TO PUMP BRAKE SEVERAL TIME TO MAKE BRAKE PEDAL GOES UP SO HE CAN DRIVE. BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH SOMETIME WENT ON WHEN DRIVING BUT BRAKE PEDAL NORMAL HE BRING TO DEALER AND LET THEM CHECK OUT,,,BUT NO PROBLEM SOLVE,,,THEY STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPEN

NHTSA ID

11396678

Incident

Jan 6, 2021

Mileage

120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S WIFE OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S WIFE HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TWICE WHERE THE MECHANIC BLED THE BRAKE LINES. THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE REPLACED. DESPITE THE REPAIRS, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO RIATA FORD (10507 US-290, MANOR, TX 78653) WHERE THE MECHANIC PERFORMED THE SAME REPAIRS AS THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE EXACT CAUSE THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,385.*DT*JB

NHTSA ID

11394793

Incident

Jan 5, 2021

Mileage

169,385 mi

AFTER HITTING BRAKES HARD ON WET SURFACE THE ABS ACTIVATED. FROM THAT POINT ON THE BRAKES WOULD DEPRESS TO THE FLOOR. TRIED TO PUMP UP, BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD STILL DROP TO FLOOR BOARD. AT ONE POINT THE CAR WAS PULLED OVER SINCE THE BRAKES NO LONGER WORKED. HAD MASTER CYL REPLACED, LINES DRAINED. PEDAL STILL SEEMS SOFT. I'VE HAD 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS WORK ON THE BRAKES AND ALL 3 DID SOMETHING DIFFERENT. PROBABLY SHOULD HAVE TAKEN TO THE DEALER.

NHTSA ID

11389528

Incident

Aug 14, 2020

Mileage

130,000 mi

BRAKES LOSE PRESSURE AND GO TO THE FLOOR, AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 19S54, BUT THIS CAR IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND THE FORD DEALER IS CHARGING $2000 TO REPAIR IT.

NHTSA ID

11365175

Incident

Oct 19, 2020

Mileage

100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD FAILING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES UNTIL THE VEHICLE DECELERATE AND STOPPED COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT CALLED HER SON TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER JOHN KENNEDY FORD OF PHOENIXVILLE LOCATED AT 730 VALLEY FORGE RD, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460, (610) 917-8200, AND MADE THE DEALER AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 73,000.

NHTSA ID

11362919

Incident

Sep 27, 2020

Mileage

73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. CAUSEWAY LINCOLN (375 BARNEGAT ROAD, NJ-72, STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ 08050) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11361701

Incident

Jan 2, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED L. B. SMITH FORD (1100 MARKET ST, LEMOYNE, PA 17043, (717) 761-6700) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11359786

Incident

Jan 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL IT STARTED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE NISSAN DEALER WHERE HE WORKS AND HAD THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE FLUSHED. THE CONTACT CALLED VARSITY LINCOLN (49251 GRAND RIVER AVE, NOVI, MI 48374; (248) 305-5300) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.

NHTSA ID

11355254

Incident

Jul 1, 2020

Mileage

150,000 mi

AFTER BRAKING IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS EXCESSIVE TRAVEL WHICH IS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN SAFETY RECALL 19V904000. I CHECKED THE VIN AND THIS VEHICLE IS NOT LISTED AS BEING INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT IT DEFINITELY HAS THE PROBLEM. I SPOKE WITH FORD AND UNLESS THE RECALL INCLUDES THIS VIN THEY WILL NOT REPAIR AS A RECALL, BUT RATHER AT MY EXPENSE. I WAS TRAVELLING IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A 3 LANE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES PER HOUR AND THE VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME BRAKED HARD CAUSING ME TO BRAKE HARD AS WELL. IT WAS A RAINY MORNING AND THE ABS ACTIVATED AND I FELT THE BRAKE PEDAL SOFTEN AND GO DOWN ABOUT ANOTHER INCH WHERE IT STILL PROVIDED BRAKING BUT I CAN FEEL THAT IT IS LOWER THAN BEFORE AND THERE IS A POINT AT WHICH I CAN FEEL THE BRAKES BUT STILL NEED TO DEPRESS FURTHER TO ACHIEVE GOOD STOPPING. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT THIS HAPPENED. PREVIOUS TIMES THE BRAKES SEEMED OK THE NEXT DAY. THIS TIME I CAN STILL FEEL THAT THERE IS SOMETHING VERY DIFFERENT.

NHTSA ID

11353159

Incident

Sep 3, 2020

Mileage

13,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED SOME TIME AGO ABOUT A SAFETY RECALL FOR MY BRAKES AND A REMEDY WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AVAILABLE 'LATE 1ST QUARTER 2020'. IT IS NOT PAST THE 2ND QTR OF 2020 AND STILL NO REMEDY OR NOTIFICATION BY FORD. WHAT IS THEIR HOLD UP?? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID

11337349

Incident

Jan 2, 2020