2010 Lincoln MKZ service brakes problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2010 Lincoln MKZ — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the brake hoses and…”
filed Aug 7, 2023
“The brake pedal had a long travel before brakes would apply. I was not able to operate my vehicle without concern for myself and others since brakes did not react quickly. It required a flush of the brake fluid and replacement of the ABS brake module. I believe this type of incident was part of a…”
filed May 31, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids…Campaign 19V904000 · Dec 18, 2019
Related service bulletins
Certain 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 vehicles, customers may return to the…
21N11-S3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 2021
Service Brakes problems in other MKZ years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKZ | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 MKZ | 8 | 6% |
| 2016 MKZ | 10 | 16% |
| 2015 MKZ | 9 | 12% |
| 2014 MKZ | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 MKZ | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 MKZ | 17 | 12% |
| 2011 MKZ | 20 | 14% |
| 2009 MKZ | 18 | 16% |
| 2008 MKZ | 52 | 19% |
| 2007 MKZ | 29 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Lincoln MKZ
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.