2013 Lincoln MKX: brake failure

Filed Dec 15, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · WI

Brake failure. Pedal drops, especially when ABS is activated. Dealer diagnosed ABS control module and HCU hydraulic leak. Parts for this are on back order per dealer leaving me with a dangerous driving situation or inability to use my vehicle. No warning lamp or message displays. The fact that the parts to fix a major safety item are not available is unacceptable.

Filed May 14, 2025 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brake pedal felt soft. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard while slowing the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who referred the contact to a local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the HECU was leaking, causing the brake booster and other braking systems to fail. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact was advised by an independent mechanic that the brake failure for the year, make, and model was known by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2024 · Brakes · OH

My brakes have failed on this car three times. I had new front and back brakes installed on [XXX] mileage 44882. Again my brakes failed on [XXX] mileage 47626. A new brake booster was installed along with front brakes. Again on [XXX] brakes failed again and a brake booster and front brakes were installed. Mileage 54924. Today I was driving to my daughters house in Zanesville, Ohio and my brakes failed again. My car is still down in Zanesville because I could not drive it home. The mileage is 57000. Every time this happens I risk an accident. Even though the brake booster is covered by extended warranty, because Lincoln knows about this problem, I still have to pay for brakes and other cost. Isn't there anything that can be done about this? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 20, 2024 · Brakes · 243,000 miles · SC · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that after her daughter started the vehicle, the parking brake failed and the vehicle began to roll. As a result, the vehicle rolled 300 yards downhill, running over the driver, who had attempted to physically stop the vehicle and came to a complete stop after colliding with a building. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The driver was taken to an area hospital and treated for a sprained hip, a sprained ankle, and various contusions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the vehicle was functioning as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 243,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2023 · Brakes · TX

Brakes went out completely and it took several times to hit the brakes in order for you to stop. I almost had to choose hitting a pole to keep from endangering someone else. I could have lost my life. I am still frightened about this incident. After having the brake pads and rotors replaced, for $500, at Jiffy Lube, the vehicle still wouldn’t stop. I contacted Ford to inform of the issue and was informed that’s there two active recalls. After I found out there was a recall on the brake booster, I had the vehicle towed to Ford AutoNation, Arlington, Tx. They told me they were two weeks behind and would get to the vehicle ASAP. Waited over three weeks and not until the week of September 11, 2023, I was informed, that the recall expired in March 2023. I purchased vehicle in 2017. The incident occurred in July 2023. I informed them that this isn’t fair, because from research, several consumers are still complaining about the brake booster going out. I called Ford and was advised the same thing. I asked to speak with someone above and was informed, I’m it. He was the case manager. I called AutoNation back asked if they can give me a discount. Finally, I was advised repairs would go from $1413 to $865. I still feel the recall should be honored. I had no idea about this recall and it went out when it did. I guess Ford doesn’t care about their consumers life or the life of others that could have been hurt or killed. This is very poor customer service. So now, I have to spend more money which is now coming to a total of $1913, (includes brake pads/rotors), and Ford took approximately $600 off repairs, still leaving me with almost $900 out of pocket. Please assist me with my concern to this matter.

Filed Jan 13, 2022 · Brakes · 125,482 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal went all the way to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle within a reasonable time frame. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle after waiting approximately 10 minutes. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,482.

Filed Nov 17, 2021 · Brakes · OH

My brakes failed. I did not have a vehicle crash. I was pulling out of a parking lot and I was far enough behind the other car to avoid an accident. I took my 2013 Lincoln MKX to the Lincoln dealer and found that there is a 13no2 bulletin but it does not include my car even though they found that the brake booster is bad. I received no notice regarding this problem from Ford and no message on my car. There were no warning messages. I have 47,000 miles on my car.

Filed Jun 12, 2020 · Brakes · FL

Brake pedal goes to the floor or firewall when braking. The brakes seemed to get better but condition returned. This back and forth has happened twice but now the brake aren't getting better. All of these braking situations are happening on city streets highways, turning all while in motion. Lincoln mkx 2013.

Filed Sep 5, 2019 · Brakes · 38,700 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkx. While driving 60 MPH, the brakes failed. The contact drove to apple ford shakopee (1624 weston ct, shakopee, mn 55379, (952) 445-2420) where it was diagnosed that the brake power booster malfunctioned and needed to be replaced; however, they did not have the part available. The dealer stated that the vehicle should not be driven because the brakes could fail completely. The vehicle was towed to another unknown ford dealer and repaired at the contact's expense. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 38,700. *bf consumer says that failure is similar to the ford edge which had a recall. Consumer made manufacturer aware of this connection, but they still refused assistance.

Filed Aug 7, 2019 · Brakes · 65,044 miles · SC

On july 18, 2019, the brakes on my 2013 mkx suddenly became very stiff with poor braking while driving in town. I immediately took it to a local service center and was informed that there was a safety recall on the 2013 mkx brakes and it was suggested I take it to the local ford dealership. I went directly there (less than 1 mile) it was diagnosed by the service writer to be a defective brake booster (brake pedal stiff, then while pressing the pedal, it went to the floor, and a whistling noise was heard) I had the brake booster replaced the following day, however that was not the only problem. The brakes went from stiff with poor braking ability to absolutely no brakes at all. Informed that the part needed (ABS module) is on national backorder-none currently available in the united states. My car is still at the repair shop waiting for the necessary part to complete the brake job. Today's date is august 7, 2019. The part is on emergency order, there is no indication as to when the part will become available. I am stranded without a car. I have read several reports of exactly the same problem with the 2013 lincoln mkx brakes and some were recalled. I was informed that mine was manufactured in may 2013 and the recall only covered those manufactured through march 2013. I seems obvious to me that the problem with the brakes was not resolved at the manufacturing plant, or the exact same issue would not still be occurring. This is a serious safety issue. Do we have to wait till deaths and serious injuries occur before ford company will do the right thing and recall all 2013 lincoln mkx. I had plans to drive myself and 2 grandsons 300 miles to the beach on july 19, we were all disappointed that our vacation had to be cancelled, but I shutter at the thought of driving on the interstate and suddenly having no brakes. Please do the right thing - recall 2013 mkx