2016 Lincoln MKX service brakes problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2016 Lincoln MKX — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Unknown there were no incidents But the recall is almost 1 year old I received the notice September 2025 regarding a possible brake hose defect waiting almost 1 year for a Fix is Rediclous there had been no updates from Ford/Lincoln motor company brake issue should be taken more Seriously”
filed Aug 28, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop with the message “Low Brake Fluid” displayed. Brake fluid was later added to the brake reservoir, and the vehicle was driven to the local…”
filed Aug 24, 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 | 4 | 13% |
| 2017 MKX | 6 | 12% |
| 2014 MKX | 10 | 29% |
| 2013 MKX | 60 | 37% |
| 2012 MKX | 26 | 31% |
| 2011 MKX | 18 | 12% |
| 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.