2007 Lincoln MKZ: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed May 22, 2026 · Brakes · CA

Under the following recall [XXX] Recall was performed in 2022 by Ford of Upland by replacing only the brake fluid. The problem resurfaced just as described in the recall a while back. I contacted Ford on 5/21 they contacted the dealer who refused to repair at no cost. Car is currently at independent respected shop who confirmed that the ABS pump/module is shot and is gummed up. Recall by ford of upland was not performed fully or wasn’t effective. Replacing the fluid only was not a fix. I contacted the dealer and the general manager refused to repair and fought with me on the phone. I told them I’d be filing a lawsuit if they wouldn’t provide the part at no cost and reimburse the repairs. Ford/Lincoln has stated there is nothing they can do without the dealers cooperation. I do not trust Ford of Upland to make any repairs, but that wasn’t even an option. Lincoln also stated that because Ford of Upland did the recall that they couldn’t send it to Performance Lincoln. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed May 8, 2023 · Brakes · MI · crash · 1 injury

Brake failure. Brake line leaks. ABS not working. Never notified of recall until search was conducted. We want this fixed.

Filed Mar 23, 2021 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · PA

Purchased a 2007 mkz in 2009 w/24k miles. Since purchase date, the vehicle has had an electronic issue with the braking system, which is triggered anytime the anti-lock braking system is activated while the vehicle is in motion or attempting to stop suddenly. The cpu responds with multiple signals across the dash, sometimes shutting off the vehicle. The braking system and the cpu are usually reset when the vehicle is restarted. Vehicle has been returned to lincoln dealer for service. Traction control was turned off and returned to owner. To manage this issue over the years, lincoln dealership has charged owner over $1000 to change brakes and rotors with pads at 40% and rotors have no damage. Apparently restoring the pads and rotors to new restores hydraulic pressure to braking system. After ABS system fails, brakes have lost acceptable hydraulic pressure causing vehicle to travel when stopping and grip suddenly. Vehicle can no longer perform sudden stops in emergency. Vehicle is unsafe to drive.

Filed Mar 23, 2021 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · PA

2007 mkz purchased in january 2009 with 25,000miles has always had issue with ABS and cpu failure when activated in motion or emergency braking. Vehicle now has 96,000 mi in march 2021. Lincoln motor co. Has issued a recall notice#: 19v‑904, thirteen years later/oct 2020. The recall is still not available which has allowed the vehicle to suffer long-term damage to the braking system. Lincoln dealership has attempted to manage the problem at owner's expense over the years by replacing brake pads, still at 40% and rotors which have no grooving or warping. Apparently, replacing the pads and rotors are restoring the caliper settings and hydraulic pressure to the braking system. This was performed numerous times over the 13 yr. Period, approx. Every 4000miles, at +1000$ per service. Again, the vehicle travels when braking and cannot perform emergency stops. The solution offered again, to conceal the manufacturer's defect is to replace the brake pads and rotors. 13 years is a disgraceful amount of time to allow an auto manufacturer to deny a defect and avoid any accountability.

Filed Feb 17, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA

My vehicle is having a difficult time breaking. Have changed rotors and breaks multiple time to remedy the problem as I have almost been in 3 accidents do to my breaks slipping. The sloping has occurred 2 times while driving on the freeway once in october 2020 and then again in january 2021 I was going 63 miles an hour and when I went to press on the brakes due to traffic approaching the vehicle had a hard time coming to a stop. I had my brakes and rotors re-done after the first incident in november 2020. Found out about the ABS recall and have called toyota/lincoln numerous times of the last six months to inquire about the recall and fixture and have been told that there is no part or remedy available.I feel as though my safety and my children safety is a great risk of danger due to the and fixed safety issue as well as toyota still not having a remedy to fix it.

Filed Oct 23, 2020 · Brakes · 145,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced several un-stated brake failures with the ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Bill walsh ford (2900 columbus st, ottawa, il 61350) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 21, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 145,000 miles · CA · crash

My car has had the brake pedal go all the way to the floor on multiple occasions, while the vehicle was in motion, over the past couple of years. It would suddenly go soft/spongy and braking distance would increase dramatically. The problem would occur whenever the vehicle was in motion, quite randomly, every couple of months. I have brought it to several ford dealers, and none of them ever had a legitimate fix, only saying that the spongy brake pedal resolves itself after awhile, and it would eventually, but the issue would always return again. The ford/lincoln dealers said the issue of the unusually soft brake pedal was related to the ABS system. Recently, I was involved in an accident because while the vehicle was in motion, the brake pedal issue returned, and I was not able to brake in time, as the pedal went all the way to the floor, and the car did not stop as it normally would have. This is a critical safety issue that needs to be addressed.

Filed Apr 28, 2019 · Brakes · 5 miles · CA

Brake pedal sinks after ABS activates it has happened many times even after replacing master cylinder

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · OH

While driving and trying to stop on a wet, snow-covered road my ABS system began to kick in. After coming to a complete stop the brake pedal had a "soft" feel and could be forced to the ground. Since this first incident, the brake pedal goes extremely soft after the anti-lock brake system engages. My car can still brake, but I have to press the pedal almost to touching the floor. It will stay soft a while (at least 20 min, probably longer), but I found that if I pump them hard a few times (like while at a red light) it then returns to normal. After research, it was found that the ABS control module is faulty and needs to be replaced.

Filed Feb 7, 2017 · Brakes · 68,000 miles · OH

Gentlemen, I own a 2007 lincoln mkz with 68,750 miles on it. I put a new master brake cylinder on it on august 16, 2015. The master cylinder was replaced because my brakes were periodically going 'soft' after hitting rough patches on a road, striking wet, uneven manhole covers, or hitting slippery conditions which activated the ABS system. Since that august installation of a new oem master brake cylinder I have had three more instances where the brakes have gone mushy after various attempts to make a quick stop. I've come to understand the likely defective part is the hydraulic motor control common to the cars under investigation as well as all others utilizing this same part. My point is that it is not just the 2007-2009 ford fusion or the mercury milan (which you are investigating) that has these suspected defective brake conditions. My 2007 lincoln mkz (and any other ford, mercury, or lincoln automobiles which use this car's same braking system) has this same unsafe design. My latest incident occurred last week when a deer ran out in front of my car on a snowy road. I slammed on the brakes and avoided him. The ABS kicked in and brakes have became mushy immediately thereafter. After taking my car in for repairs to the soft brakes, the brakes have not been returned to 'normal'. I'm returning to the garage for a 'fix' again. The soft brakes cause the car to take extraordinarily above normal distances to stop. I strongly encourage you to review the 2007 lincoln mkz for similar defects to that of the mercury milan and ford fusion. Although you are reporting no deaths currently as a result of these conditions to the mkz, one / many are imminent. 475,000 cars all potentially with this same brake design are unsafe. One we know for sure that is certainly unsafe is the 2007 lincoln mkz.

Filed Sep 10, 2016 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · MI

The brakes do not function properly. The pedal feel is spongy and the pedal travel is excessive (3-4") before the brakes start to slow the vehicle down. Brakes were fully bled to ensure old fluid with too much moisture in it wasn't the problem. This action didn't fix the problem. Just had a ford dealer replace the master cylinder--that did not correct the problem. After conducting a web search and talking with the dealer more, apparently the problem is a valve stuck in the open position on the ABS system's hydraulic control unit. This appears to be a bit of a common problem with the fusion, mkz and milan vehicles over numerous years. There also appears to be an updated part number for the hydraulic control unit. This condition is a safety hazard as the brakes do not properly slow the vehicle down when the brakes are applied.