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2013 Lincoln MKZ Brakes Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
7%of 109 total for the year
Median mileage
88,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ, 7% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Was backing down a sloped paved driveway when the break pedal went almost to the floor and could barely stop. Inspected and found the left front brake hose split/ruptured and leaking brake fluid. The rupture was on the top side of the hose where it connects to the metal brake line.”

NHTSA complaint #11366757, filed 2020-10, 134,000 miles

“Vehicle: Lincoln MKZ 2013 Dealer: Auto Quest Inc. Description of the Safety Issue: I am submitting this report regarding a vehicle safety concern involving a 2013 Lincoln MKZ that I purchased from Auto Quest Inc. in Renton, Washington. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, within the first few days of ownership, the vehicle began experiencing significant mechanical problems including transmission issues and persistent brake noise that required multiple repair attempts. …”

NHTSA complaint #11723699, filed 2026-03

“Car (93,000 miles) was operating fine, no check engine nor any other lights. I go into pharmacy come back out get in car to shift gears into drive and I notice the brake pedal sink to floor. As I am driving I notice that when braking it continues to take a longer distance to stop (brake light comes on). I recently had a spinal fusion so my safety and others was put into jeopardy. There was no waring of potential problems and I regularly have the car maintenance with no indication of needing any work done. …”

NHTSA complaint #11621749, filed 2024-10

“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to slow the vehicle however, the brake pedal went to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to stop within a reasonable distance. The contact allowed the vehicle to independently slow down before pulling over to the side of the roadway and activating the parking brake. The vehicle was turned off and then towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a hole in the brake line. …”

NHTSA complaint #11504989, filed 2023-02, 43,000 miles

“2013 Lincoln MKZ. Consumer writes in regards to a problem with the vehicle electric parking brake system. The consumer stated the day he and his wife picked up the vehicle, there was a message on the instrument cluster that read park brake limited function service required. The consumer was informed there was nothing wrong and the message would recycle and would not appear after a day or so. The consumer took the salesman at his word and drove away. The warning did not go away and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10532498, filed 2013-07

Related recalls

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Brakes: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ

Electrical system
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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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