Lincoln Continental brake failure problems

Filed Apr 14, 2026 · Brakes · FL

Vehicle: 2017 Lincoln Continental Black Label VIN: [XXX] I am reporting a seriously catastrophic brake system safety failure. The brake pedal intermittently travels to the floor with little to no resistance, resulting in a sudden loss of hydraulic braking pressure and significantly increased stopping distance. The braking response is spongy, inconsistent, and unreliable. A “Low Brake Fluid” warning appears despite no visible external leak, suggesting an internal hydraulic failure. I almost hit a vehicle from behind on several occasions before finally stopping to safety due to these issues that occurred. All of this occurred without any warning indication. The master brake cylinder has already been replaced with a true Lincoln/Ford part; however, the issue persists. This indicates a deeper system-level defect rather than normal wear and tear. The vehicle is currently unsafe and dangerous to operate due to the risk of complete or partial brake failure. Lincoln/Ford have already acknowledged that there is definitely an issue with the braking system. The failure symptoms are consistent with internal hydraulic brake system defects and are similar in nature to known issues reported in other Ford/Lincoln vehicles built on related platforms, including 2017–2018 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Navigator models (TSB 21-2241 and Recall [XXX] ), although this VIN is not currently included in a recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 3, 2024 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH and coming upon a red traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact activated the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact became aware of brake fluid underneath the vehicle near the wheel and brake hose. The contact took the vehicle to a body shop nearby and a certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the brake hose had failed. The brake hose and brake line had been replaced. The contact became aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the brake hose had failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that due to the failure not being caused due to an accident there would be no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2003 · Brakes · VA

Dealer replaced rotors and pad for a new york trip. By the time consumer arrived in new york brakes failed. Currently, brake fluid leak.

Filed Feb 7, 2003 · Brakes · 40,286 miles · DE

Brake failure. Ph

Filed Mar 12, 2002 · Brakes · OH · 1 injury

Consumer was involved in an accident and questions why the brakes went out and failed to operate, driver suffered injuries.

Filed Apr 10, 2001 · Brakes · OH

Brake line ruptured and the brakes failed.

Filed Sep 27, 1999 · Brakes, Seats · NY · crash

Intermittently when hitting the brake pedal, brakes failed and vehicle went out of control, causing a rear end crash. On july 14th after backing out of driveway, driver put the vehicle in drive and the vehicle went into reverse and hit a tree. Upon impact, the driver's and passenger's seatbacks collapsed. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The vehicle has not been repaired.

Filed Sep 21, 1999 · Brakes · KY

Brakes would work fine in cold weather. As soon as disc hubs gets warmed up after traveling 50 miles, they would smell like burning rubber. Would apply brakes & would have no brakes. Been to dealer & mechanic changed entire brake system. The problem still exists.

Filed Jan 1, 1999 · Brakes · CT · crash

Previosuly reported "the federal safety agency vehicle owner's questionaire reference number 806372 dated 12/16/1996. On two separate occasions at approx, 20,00 miles (10/28/96) and approx. 55,000 miles(10/9/98) the brakes on the subject vehicle(1994 lincoln contintial) have failed. In both instances the failure occured at low speed after having sat for a short peeriod of time with the are idling and the foot brake depressed, than released with the car slowly moving forward(approx. 1 to 2 MPH). Upon depressing the foot brake to stop the pedal depressed all the way to floorboard with no braking available resulting in minor accidents to nearby vehicles. In all instances there has been no brake fluid loss nor have any brake warning lights been on. After the first incident(10/28/96) and three months of investigation ford motor company replaced the master cylinder and valve block. The braking system worked fine until the most recent incident(10/9/98). In both instances the brakes(braking action) had restored itself by the time mechanics at newman lincoln-mercury started an investigatiion of the problem(usually early the next morning...note that in both instances the brake loss occurred in the early evening after the garage was closed). To date(12/31/98) ford motor company and dealer have determined that they can find no problem and have asked that I return the vehicle to service without and root cause determined nor any corrective action taken. At this point I'm resisting returning the car to service until the root cause has been established. The car current is covered under a frod motor company extended service plan(extracare) until 86,000 miles or 3/29/2001. Currently the state of connecticut's department of motor vehicles dealers and repairers division is investigating why ford motor company and/or newman lincoln-mercury have not performed repairs to correct the brake failure problem. To date the car is still at dealer and no repairs have been made.

Filed Nov 4, 1997 · Brakes · IN

Front brakes failed causing the vehicle to shake terribly when braking.