2008 Lincoln MKZ Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 73about this part
- Share
- 26%of 281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 73 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ, 26% of the 281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 11 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recall notice19s54. Hcu unit gone. Part is on back order 889 cars are waiting on this part. Car has been in dealership for two weeks with no eta of parts delivery. People like me are not giving rental to cover until car gets fix we are financially stuck ford is not offering rental car or nothing. Car is at leith Lincoln for almost two weeks. Please amend to cover for loss of use or rental car.”
NHTSA complaint #11415088, filed 2021-05, 45,000 miles“Went to stop in winter conditions and the brake pedal went to the floor. Almost rear ended the car at the stop sign, had to go to the shoulder to avoid hitting them. Now the ABS, traction control, and brake system light come on as soon as I reach 15 MPH. I have had all the rotors, calipers, and break pads replaced. Still having the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11157170, filed 2018-12, 150,000 miles“Upon braking my brake pedal goes to the floor and I hear the ABS .the vehicle slightly slows. The pedal remains spongy. Ford does think it could be the hcu . According to department of transport problem that hcu may be sticking open. This happens every time a heavy application is made when road surface is wet.”
NHTSA complaint #11365133, filed 2020-10, 121,000 miles“Was driving on a non-highway road about 45mph when I was coming up to a stop light. My brakes felt like they completely just gave out! Pedal went straight to the floor, there was no firmness or resistance on the brake pedal. I had to swerve and almost ended up in on coming traffic. It seems as though this is not a priority until there is a fatality!”
NHTSA complaint #10937058, filed 2016-12, 108,000 miles“On multiple occasions, I have experienced intermittent issues with the brake pedal. While my foot was on the brake pedal attempting to stop on city streets the pedal would continue to drop down to the floor; I had to apply the emergency brake for the vehicle to stop. No warning lights have ever illuminated as the failure occurred. My VIN confirms parts are not available & I have never been contacted by ford motor company pertaining this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11338766, filed 2020-07, 126,619 milesRelated recalls
- 19V904000Dec 18, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic…Covers: Lincoln MKZ 2006–2010, Ford Fusion 2006–2010, Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2010 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10205727Dec 7, 2021Certain 2006-2010 Model Year Fusion/Milan/MKZ/Zephyr Vehicles Equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems DOT 3 Brake Fluid and Anti-Lock Brake System Function In some of the affected…
- 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 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 16 | 11% |
| 2016 | 14 | 22% |
| 2015 | 16 | 19% |
| 2014 | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 | 8 | 7% |
| 2012 | 20 | 14% |
| 2011 | 20 | 14% |
| 2010 | 39 | 23% |
| 2009 | 25 | 22% |
| 2008 | 73 | 26% |
| 2007 | 42 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ
166 complaintsWheels
32 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lincoln MKZ
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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