2013 Lincoln MKX service brakes problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2013 Lincoln MKX — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brake failure. Pedal drops, especially when ABS is activated. Dealer diagnosed ABS control module and HCU hydraulic leak. Parts for this are on back order per dealer leaving me with a dangerous driving situation or inability to use my vehicle. No warning lamp or message displays. The fact that the…”
filed Dec 15, 2025
“My brakes have failed on this car three times. I had new front and back brakes installed on [XXX] mileage 44882. Again my brakes failed on [XXX] mileage 47626. A new brake booster was installed along with front brakes. Again on [XXX] brakes failed again and a brake booster and front brakes were…”
filed Sep 2, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Certain 2010-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles - Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake Booster
13N02 S3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 20, 2024Certain 2010-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles - Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake Booster
13N02 S2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 27, 2023
Service Brakes problems in other MKX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKX | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 MKX | 6 | 12% |
| 2016 MKX | 36 | 24% |
| 2015 MKX | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 MKX | 10 | 29% |
| 2012 MKX | 26 | 31% |
| 2011 MKX | 17 | 11% |
| 2010 MKX | 22 | 20% |
| 2009 MKX | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 MKX | 17 | 7% |
| 2007 MKX | 16 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Lincoln MKX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.