2008 Lincoln MKZ service brakes, hydraulic problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2008 Lincoln MKZ — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated, and smoke was coming inside the cabin through the A/C vents. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle and noticed that coolant was leaking…”
filed Nov 1, 2022
“The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…”
filed Jun 7, 2022
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, Hydraulic problems in other MKZ years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 MKZ | 7 | 5% |
| 2016 MKZ | 4 | 6% |
| 2015 MKZ | 7 | 9% |
| 2014 MKZ | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 MKZ | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 MKZ | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 MKZ | 11 | 7% |
| 2009 MKZ | 7 | 6% |
| 2007 MKZ | 14 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.