2016 Lincoln MKX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 36%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,200miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Lincoln MKX, 36% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,200 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Exited off freeway brake pedal popped and went all the to the floor. I had no brakes! Right front brake line split, loss of brake fluid and loss of brakes!!! This is a huge safety issue, if this would have happened 3 minutes sooner, I would have been going 70-80 MPH. This should be under a recall!”
NHTSA complaint #11317125, filed 2020-03, 84,000 miles“Yesterday, december 17, 2020, while backing from a parking space the brakes self-applied, no alarm sounded prior, and while not close to anything. I could let off the accelerator and the brake would release some. When straightened out and driving a short distance down the aisle it happened 2 or 3 more times and gave a red side warning light. Dead stops, accelerator felt hard to push. Happened both when cars were on the side(s) and none close at all. I got to the intersection with no cars close on all 4-sides. …”
NHTSA complaint #11384066, filed 2020-12, 40,711 miles“On or about 10/22/18, took SUV to dealership for scheduled maintenance. Mechanic found that SUV needed front brakes. 1. Front rotors were machined and new brake pads installed. About a week later; as I applied brakes car started making grinding noise, noise is intermittent and sounds like it is coming from front brakes. 11/29/18 - took SUV back for front brake intermittent noise; rotors were replaced and brake pads were replaced. About a week or two later, I start getting same intermittent brake noise (grinding). …”
NHTSA complaint #11171219, filed 2019-01, 49,000 miles“There is a serious design flaw/safety hazard with the way the bar attached to the brake pedal is structured. When the vehicle is in motion and I need to brake, the tip of my shoe makes contact with the skinny metal bar attached to the brake pedal. In other words, the only way to brake is to bend my shoe far enough for it to make contact with the brake pedal. This causes very uneven, jerky and erratic braking. In many cases, I have nearly rear-ended the vehicle in front of me because my shoe is not flexible enough to make fast contact with the brake pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10783822, filed 2015-10, 235 miles“There is a serious flaw/design with the way the bar is attached to the brake pedal,also the brake pedal pad is way too small.when I am driving and I need to brake my foot hits the metal bar that supports the brake pedal,which makes it very uncomfortable to stop.on numerous occasions I almost hit the car in front of me due to this flaw.the design was very poorly planned,the bar is also attached to the right outside of the brake pedal in which other times when moving foot from gas pedal to brake your foot can also be blocked from getting to the brake pedal due to the bar that supports the…”
NHTSA complaint #10820152, filed 2016-01, 100 milesRelated recalls
- 25V544000Aug 22, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.Covers: Lincoln MKX 2016–2018, Ford Edge 2015–2018
- 20V469000Aug 10, 2020Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.Covers: Lincoln MKX 2016–2018, Ford Edge 2015–2018
Related service bulletins
- 11037778Sep 11, 2026Customer Satisfaction Program 25N13 Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and 2016-2018 Model Year MKX Vehicles Rear Brake Flexible Hose Replacement
- 10228876Dec 16, 2022Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the…
- 10222788Oct 6, 2022Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the…
- 10225540Oct 5, 2022Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement REASON FOR THIS…
- 10222518Sep 30, 2022Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement Submitting Owner Letters
- 10218898Aug 24, 2022Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement In some of the affected…
- 10201034Aug 25, 2021Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and…
- 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…
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 2016 Lincoln MKX
32 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Lincoln MKX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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