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2011 Lincoln MKZ Brakes Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
14%of 145 total for the year
Median mileage
97,570miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 14% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,570 miles. 2 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.

“I was driving at roughly 35mph suddenly and without any warning lights or chimes, my brakes lost pressure, the pedal then sunk to the floor. Upon pumping the brakes a few times I was able to slow to a stop but the pedal then continued to sink to the floor. Upon going all the way to the floor, the car barely stops and pulls hard left, as if the passenger side front brakes aren't working.”

NHTSA complaint #11257263, filed 2019-09, 133,000 miles

“I was traveling down a hill that ends with a stoplight on a backroad in the city. The light turned red, I applied my brakes and my foot went to the floor with no brake pressure. I was able to pull over and use my emergency brake to stop me. There was no fluids visible.”

NHTSA complaint #11289939, filed 2019-12, 78,000 miles

“My car couldn't break, suddenly got warning while driving through a parking lot by walmart store. Red check brake system yellow service advance trac break and ABS dash lights started popping up and I could not even break a little bit even after stepping on the break pedal real hard, I was fortunate enough to not having anyone in front of me on the parking lot as I absolutely couldn't break!!!!!! I put my blinkers on and placed the car in parking gear, yet it wouldn't stop!! …”

NHTSA complaint #11407408, filed 2021-04, 116,427 miles

“Car in question: 2011 Lincoln MKZ hybrid, 163,287 km (101,484 miles). Driving on a city street all of the sudden warning lights come on: ABS, traction control, giant wrench, p/brake light, service advancetrac. Brake pedal all the way to the floor, I blew a stop sign, as car was slowing down, but than just rolled thru the intersection. Had to use a parking brake to come to a complete stop when I was looking for a safe spot to pull over. Had to replace hydraulic control module and ABS module.”

NHTSA complaint #11286485, filed 2019-12, 101,484 miles

“I was driving, normally around town. My brakes have been working find and normal up until this point. Then, all of sudden I went to press my brakes and the pedal almost went to the floor. Luckily, there was not any cars in front of me or was at an intersection. Several warning lights came on: check engine wrench, ABS light, service advance track and e brake light. So, I was close to my home and I drove it slowly to my house and checked underneath the hood. The brake fluid level was fine and no brake line leaks whatsoever. …”

NHTSA complaint #11399304, filed 2021-03, 135,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201813%
20171611%
20161422%
20151619%
201499%
201387%
20122014%
20112014%
20103923%
20092522%
20087326%
20074216%

Other parts of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ

Air bags
66 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 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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