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2013 Lincoln MKS Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 142 total for the year
Median mileage
27,858miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Lincoln MKS, 1% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,858 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.

“Whenever I drive 55 miles per hour or higher depending on where I am and I attempt to stop the vehicle or I have to come to an abrupt slow down, the vehicle does not slow down properly and it makes a revving noise until the vehicle speed gets to approximately 40 miles per hour. This vehicle has been to the Lincoln service department seven (7) times, six (6) times for brakes, they have duplicated the issue six (6) times, they shaved the front rotors three (3) times and replaced the front rotors once. The Lincoln dealer has stated that the vehicle should not be driven over 60 miles per hour. …”

NHTSA complaint #10862553, filed 2016-05, 14,370 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201516%
201321%
201216%
2011512%
201048%
20092138%

Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKS

Steering
61 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Engine
22 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology