2015 Lincoln MKZ Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 19%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,600miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Lincoln MKZ, 19% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,600 miles. 1 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.
“This car becomes uncontrollable on a snow road. It can't make a turn when you need it. It goes very unstable on a straight road. I wasn't able to stop on a red light , and I wasn't able to make a left turn, twice on one 12 miles trip. First I drove with little speed no more than 25 miles an hour, after, on second intersection I stayed on a red light and started my turning from 0 speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11067142, filed 2018-02, 36,000 miles“I just had my state inspection in jan. On 3.28.20, I got into the car, started it. I placed the car in reverse, pushed on the brake pedal as I park on a slight incline. I felt a resistance and the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle did stop. Unsure of what happened, I put it in park and I applied the emergency brake. As I was partially in traffic put it in drive to go forward and used the emergency brake again, put it in park. Tried brake pedal again, it pumped to nor malfunctioned position. Thinking it was a system glitch, I tried again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11319596, filed 2020-03, 66,500 miles“While driving, the right front brake hose ruptured, releasing a large amount of brake fluid, dropping the brake pedal to the floor and causing a sudden loss of braking power. I have the faulty hose in my possession. I was not able to brake while driving out of the mountains in Tennessee. My wife and I consider ourselves lucky to be alive. Had it happened minutes earlier, we would not be here to tell you about it or to show you the faulty part. The faulty hose was inspected and replaced by an auto mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11461217, filed 2022-04“I tried to start my car this morning. It would not start. There was a loud popping noise, the headlights started flashing and a red box popped up on the control panel with the words brake failure. It was fine yesterday. There is a recall on the brake hoses. I called the dealership I bought the car from, Oxmoor Ford, Louisville, Ky and they said they don’t service Lincoln products anymore and referred me to Bill Collins Ford. I called them this morning and they haven’t called me back. I do have AAA, so I can have the car towed to the dealership. I need my car, what do I do?”
NHTSA complaint #11544803, filed 2023-09“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The brake fluid light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11491274, filed 2022-10, 117,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V162000Mar 10, 2023Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.Covers: Lincoln MKZ 2013–2018, Ford Fusion 2013–2018
- 22V011000Jan 13, 2022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas…Covers: Lincoln MKZ 2014–2015, Ford Fusion 2014–2015, Mustang 2015
Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10226752Nov 4, 2022Some 2013-2016 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles may display an error message when updating the All Wheel Drive-ATC Barcode using the IDS service function after installing a new rear…
- 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…
- 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…
- 10058208Mar 1, 2015Ford 2014 fusion, 2014-2015 mkz : service bulletin information regarding vehicles active park assist finishes too early built on 01/17/2015.
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 2015 Lincoln MKZ
16 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology