2012 Lincoln MKX: ABS light or ABS activating

5 of the 84 complaints about the 2012 Lincoln MKX describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 6%
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 Jan 4, 2023 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the brake master cylinder was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was then diagnosed with a defective ABS system; however, the part for the repair was on backorder. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and provided the same information as the dealer. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2021 · Brakes · FL

I had to slam on the brakes due to a driver pulling out in front of me without looking. The brakes went to the floor and I had difficulty getting the car stopped. I took it in to my mechanic and they diagnosed as a master cylinder, which I had replaced 7 months prior for a similar incident. But, replacing the master cylinder didn’t solve the problem. After more work, they replaced the entire ABS system for the rear brakes ($1900). I drove it 3 times and the brakes locked up on their own while I was driving at 60 miles an hour. When we got to the side of the road, smoke was billowing out of the brakes and the car would not move even though we were pushing the gas. We had the car towed ($300) back to the mechanic. They said the brake fuel line had gotten clogged and the front master cylinder needed to be replaced ($900). Drove twice and same issue, this time smoke billowing out of rear brakes. All brake fluid has completely drained and car needs to be repaired again. It is not drivable, so we will have to have it towed again. I’m so frustrated because this is extremely dangerous and I am stuck with a vehicle that seems to be irreparable and not drivable. Shame on Ford for not recalling this when it is obviously such an issue.

Filed Nov 27, 2020 · Electrical · 129,000 miles · AR

While driving on the highway, brake pedal goes to the floor board. Replaced rotors brake pads and calipers. A couple of weeks later, pedal goes to floorboard again. Replaced master cylinder, but was told it was probably the ABS booster. Needs to be a recall. This is the 60 th complaint. Also back up camera is upside down.

Filed Jan 24, 2020 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · NC

In october 2019, the brakes in my 2012 lincoln mkx went out as I was driving. I had no break pedal pressure. I was able to stop, using my emergency break to slow down fully, and fortunately I was close to home and no one was hurt. I brought my car into our local lincoln dealer and was told that it was the break booster and it needed to be replaced. I did some research online and found that I was not the only one who had experienced this problem in the past and that it was a known issue. On november 21st, I had issues with my breaks again. While I was able to slow down by pressing the pedal all the way to the floor, I once again had to use my emergency break to come to a complete stop. I brought the car into the dealer again and was told that the ABS hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced as a valve was malfunctioning. This resulted in a $2001 repair with parts and labor. I am very surprised and concerned this happened at only 85,000 miles. On december 6th, it happened a third time. The break fluid, which had been filled at the time my ABS hydraulic control unit was replaced had completely emptied, resulting in my inability to properly use my breaks. Again, I had no pedal pressure. I refilled the break fluid in order to 'safely' get my car to the dealership. I found out that one ABS hydraulic control system unit had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced as the valve was again malfunctioning. I saw that there is a recall in place for the ABS hydraulic control system for some vehicles due to valve issues - the same issue I have had twice. My car is not currently part of the recall. This is three times in two months that I have had break issue with my car. Each time my five year old was in the back seat. I feel fortunate that these three incidences have not resulted in accident or injury, but easily could have been catastrophic.

Filed Nov 10, 2017 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · OH

Master cylinder failed at 68k miles 7/2017, pedal went to floor but car did stop.11/2017 ABS pump leaked, causing car to lose brake fluid. Was close to dealership, was able to drive in with limited braking capacity.