2011 Lincoln MKX service brakes problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2011 Lincoln MKX — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It’s been a 4 year battle. I received a bait and switch clone vehicle A Frankenstein!! The vehicle and vin are clones. The vehicle was delivered in the dark after hours during a time I was sick. Im also disabled. I had looked at the vehicle on the [XXX] website Hyundai Genesis lot then went and…”
filed Aug 15, 2026
“Twice while at a stop light with my foot on the brakes because of an incline, the engine sped up like it was grasping for air and the engine shut down. It started back each time, but the second time, my engine light came on. I called AAA since I am a member and went there for the repair. They…”
filed Dec 6, 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 | 4 | 13% |
| 2017 MKX | 6 | 12% |
| 2016 MKX | 39 | 25% |
| 2014 MKX | 10 | 29% |
| 2013 MKX | 60 | 37% |
| 2012 MKX | 26 | 31% |
| 2010 MKX | 22 | 20% |
| 2009 MKX | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 MKX | 17 | 7% |
| 2007 MKX | 16 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.