2016 Lincoln MKX service brakes problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2016 Lincoln MKX — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am writing to file a formal safety complaint regarding the extreme delay in the recall remedy for my vehicle. Despite the recall being issued months ago, Ford Motor Company/Lincoln has failed to resolve this critical safety issue in a timely manner. Here are my vehicle details: Year/Make/Model…”
filed Jun 16, 2026
“My vehicle is very hard to stop . The recall was in August of2025 for my back break hoses, as of today Ford/Lincoln doesn't have the part . This is very Dangerous. I'm financing my vehicle therefore I don't have funds to repair it myself. I'm at risk of crashing and I take my kids to school daily…”
filed Jun 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluidCampaign 25V544000 · Aug 22, 2025
- Front brake hoses may rupture prematurelyCampaign 20V469000 · Aug 10, 2020
Service Brakes problems in other MKX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKX | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 MKX | 6 | 12% |
| 2015 MKX | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 MKX | 10 | 29% |
| 2013 MKX | 60 | 37% |
| 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 2016 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.