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2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Brakes Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
46%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
105,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 46% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Brakes would not work kept trying using both feet and would not stop car. Ended up hitting truck in rear causing severe damage to my car. I do not want money I want my damages to be paid so mycar will be back like it was before. What can I do when my brakes did not respond to me frantically trying to stop?I was going down an interstate coming up to intersection truck was in front and I slammed into the rear with the front of my mkz.”

NHTSA complaint #11183055, filed 2019-02, 50,000 miles

“Tried to stop at intersection and brakes did not work. Kept pushing down on brake with both feet still could not stop. I slammed into back of a truck at intersectioncausing bad damage to my car. I want ford Lincoln motor co. To payfor damages and repair my car. It was not my fault and I should not have to pay for car to be fixed what about liability insurance? It will also raise my insurance now because everyone thinks it was my fault. I was took to hospital and did not get to tell my side of what happened. I was on interstate coming up to red light. …”

NHTSA complaint #11183344, filed 2019-03, 52,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving downhill at 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to slow or come to a complete stop. The contact stated she was able to pull over onto a grassy area, avoiding a collision, and the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11524723, filed 2023-05, 123,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the braking system malfunctioned, and the brake pedal was depressed and extended to the floorboard, causing the vehicle to drive out into the intersection. Upon inspection, it was discovered that brake fluid had leaked from the vehicle and the brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11521981, filed 2023-05, 114,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH and pressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal extended to the floor causing the stopping distance to be extended, almost causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of another vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that brake fluid had leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was later towed the residence. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 70,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11531541, filed 2023-07, 70,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017318%
201518%
20141346%
201318%
2012610%
2011410%

Other parts of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Fuel system
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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