2013 Lincoln MKX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 66about this part
- Share
- 40%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,404miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Lincoln MKX, 40% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,404 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle was in motion when brake pressure was lost as I was turning right. I have to push the brake all the way into the floor board. This has happened three other times, where the brakes eventually reset themselves to where I gently push down on the brake pedal. At this moment I have to push hard on the brake pedal all the way down to the floor board.”
NHTSA complaint #11269805, filed 2019-10, 139,800 miles“I purchased this car in september 29, 2013, with 3 miles on it. It currently has just over 20,000 miles on it. The brake booster started hissing, squealing, when I depressed the brakes to start the car last week, but I thought it was because I had just washed the car. Now the car was just out of warranty. This should be covered under the warranty, but Lincoln wants $1,000 to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11133089, filed 2018-10, 20,000 miles“Brake booster has tear preventing car from stopping when brake is applied,car has approximately 30100 miles. Took car to Lincoln dealer service dept and was told yes there is a problems with brake booster but my VIN no has not been recalled while others were for 2013 and therefore my claim would be not honored under recall”
NHTSA complaint #11056927, filed 2017-12, 29,700 miles“My vehicle's power shut down without any warning on busy city street (3 lane road). I was unable to steer or brake. I had to coast off the road until car stopped. Then I put it into park. It restarted and drove fine after the restart. Very scary. Thankful I wasn't driving 70 MPH on busy interstate. Throttle body replaced recently as engine had been bucking and wasn't accelerating when gas pedal was depressed.”
NHTSA complaint #11245337, filed 2019-08, 61,800 miles“Continued braking problems, I replaced all 4 wheel calipers , rotors pads and cylinders approx. 1 year ago. I hit a bump and the brake pedal went almost to the floor. I changed the brake fluid and the ABS pump. The brake pedal is still mushy”
NHTSA complaint #11367003, filed 2020-10, 82,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251228Feb 20, 2024Certain 2010-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles - Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake Booster
- 10246076Nov 27, 2023Certain 2010-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles - Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake Booster
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10054925Sep 30, 2014Ford: see document search button for owner letter. Under driving and certain environmental conditions, a small tear can develop in the diaphragm of the brake booster and a…
- 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…
- 10052836Aug 1, 2013Ford: some vehicles will experience, from brake booster, a grunting noise during first portion of brake pedal travel and high vacuum conditions after replacement of brake…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | 26% |
| 2017 | 16 | 31% |
| 2016 | 56 | 36% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 10 | 29% |
| 2013 | 66 | 40% |
| 2012 | 33 | 39% |
| 2011 | 30 | 20% |
| 2010 | 24 | 22% |
| 2009 | 11 | 17% |
| 2008 | 18 | 7% |
| 2007 | 17 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKX
30 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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