2011 Lincoln MKS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Lincoln MKS, 12% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,800 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Power steering randomly locks and unlocks its self, causing the vehicle to pull to the left and displaying difficulty to steer wheel to the right or straight ahead. Brakes seem to lock or slip in certain enviroments at moderate speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10721926, filed 2015-05, 64,000 miles“the steering system locks up and loses power assist,and the brakes and traction control sys also malfunction, and several failure lights all come on ,as I was making a left turn in front of a police car the steering locked up and I almost hit the police car,the vehicle isn't driveable,the policeman advised me not to drive the car,he verified the steering didn't work,when the problem occurs the steering gets extremely hard and at the same time lights and bells start ringing in the car and it's very scary because between the steering and brakes not working the bells and lights are very…”
NHTSA complaint #11584452, filed 2024-04“The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the rear rotors were replaced. The manufacturer was notified and they offered to assist with the repair expenses. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000. Updated 03/20/13”
NHTSA complaint #10496102, filed 2013-02, 17,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKS. While driving during inclement weather at 60 MPH, the front passenger side tire locked whenever the brakes were engaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 51,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10652437, filed 2014-11, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10056207May 1, 2014Ford/lincoln: due to corrosion buildup between brake pad and anchor bracket, vehicle experience a rear brake drag condition and need to be checked for debris and/or corrosion…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Lincoln MKS
21 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Lincoln MKS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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