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2008 Lincoln MKX Brakes Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
7%of 253 total for the year
Median mileage
107,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Lincoln MKX, 7% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have had numerous alignments and tires since got this vehicle last year and now it's shacking, rides likes I have a flat or weaving up and down and starting to pull/ stop working while driving and can't find anything wrong still has all original parts! Lights go thru bulbs and can't see”

NHTSA complaint #11351655, filed 2020-08, 160,000 miles

“I have been experiencing braking issues. I have brought my MKX to a dealer and was informed that I need a new brake booster. They have informed me that ford is aware of this design issue. Is this covered under any type of recall since they are aware of the issue?”

NHTSA complaint #11110749, filed 2018-07, 150,000 miles

“There has recently been a recall on ford/Lincoln trucks for the brake boosters being bad. I have a 2008 Lincoln MKX and my brake booster started making a noise last week. I took it in to a mechanic and he told me the brake booster was failing but it may not go out for 6 month or even years. You never know. However, I would like to know if someone is looking into this or if I can request this since I have not yet received a notice for my 2008 Lincoln MKX and it is a faulty part.”

NHTSA complaint #10892139, filed 2016-08, 105,000 miles

“About a month ago, while driving on the interstate my ABS and traction control panel lights lit up with seemingly no instigator, they stayed on until I got off the interstate then went away. From then on they would intermittently pop on which I eventually discovered was mostly once the vehicle was going over 60mph. About a week after the lights started coming on, I noticed occasionally when I would try to stop my vehicle the brakes would lock up as if I was driving on ice. I would have to pump my brakes multiple times to get them to engage which is very nerve wrecking. …”

NHTSA complaint #11140325, filed 2018-10, 141,000 miles

“The brakes are very hard to press and upon pumping almost completely fail. Fail like put the car in neutral or don't stop! Still passed inspection today even with the I think it is your booster . I know nothing but found several(many ) complaints that were exactly as mine. This is not a defect? This is a part that all would say could or should wear out. My wife drives this car ,are you kidding me? I also read that it could cost between $750-$1,000 for the replacement! How could this not be a recall. We have owned this vehicle for 4 years and it went bad fast! Like yesterday! …”

NHTSA complaint #10743543, filed 2015-07, 80,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018826%
20171631%
20165636%
201515%
20141029%
20136640%
20123339%
20113020%
20102422%
20091117%
2008187%
2007176%

Other parts of the 2008 Lincoln MKX

Air bags
157 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Lincoln MKX

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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