2009 Lincoln MKZ service brakes problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2009 Lincoln MKZ — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while parked in a semi-truck parking lot, another driver was reversing where she was blocking, and the contact then attempted to avoid the collision and drive forward. The accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle accelerated…”
filed Aug 6, 2025
“Leaking brakes had to be fixed twice before recalled parts were available. When the last repair was done, dealership said they would reimburse us (since we paid full price) recalled parts labor that we had to pay for since they were on the recall. This has never happened even though we have tried…”
filed Jul 5, 2021
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% |
| 2010 MKZ | 26 | 15% |
| 2008 MKZ | 52 | 19% |
| 2007 MKZ | 29 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.