2011 Lincoln MKX: ABS light or ABS activating

8 of the 149 complaints about the 2011 Lincoln MKX describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 102,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2016
2
2014
5
2013
13
2012
5
2011
8
2009
2
2008
5
2007
3

What owners say

Filed Oct 1, 2024 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The vehicle was driven to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2023 · Brakes · OH

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.

Filed Nov 10, 2021 · Brakes · 70,740 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal depressed and went to the floorboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the brake booster was repaired in August 2020 under a Customer Satisfaction Program. The failure mileage was 70,740. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE ABS MODULE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

Filed Oct 21, 2021 · Brakes · MA

Lincoln mkx suddenly had a hard pedal and checked for the possible fluid leaks and bleed the system. No brake fluid leaks were found. It has been incormed this could be a brake booster or ABS pump issue, almost crashed my vehicle in a highway

Filed Aug 18, 2020 · Brakes · 102,000 miles · TX

A valve sticks in the hydraulic control unit of the anti lock brake system when it is activated when heavy braking that created a very soft brake pedal when braking because brake fluid is being diverted thru the ABS system when it shouldn't be. I noticed there was a safety recall on ford, lincoln's up to a 2010 model. There needs to be a recall on my model vehicle also.

Filed Jun 9, 2020 · Brakes · 137,500 miles · MI

Abs module dump value-my brakes can be very hard to stop and it's very uncomfortable. I'm concerned about my safety. I had new brakes and rotors put on all the way around and I'm still having issues. I have been informed that this is a common problem in the lincoln/ford. I have invested alot of money in this vehicle over time and it's becoming more and more frustrating that it continue to have issues.

Filed Jun 9, 2020 · 137,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkx. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to stop as designed. The contact stated that the braking distance was extended. The contact stated that the failure occurred after replacing the brake pads and rotors. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the failure maybe caused by a brake booster or the ABS system malfunctioning. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · 79,000 miles · FL

The ABS hydraulic unit module has gone out in my vehicle. The module controls the ABS breaking system. As of today 10/18/17, the ABS breaks are not working on my vehicle. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they said it would $1,000 to replace the module. Lincoln will not stand behind the safety of their customers or their vehicles and fix this safety problem. Recalls on this same module have been done on the ford edge, which is the same vehicle. However, lincoln says that recall was VIN specific and does not apply to the mkx. This is a major safety issue that needs to be addressed by the federal safety agency.