2010 Lincoln MKZ service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2010 Lincoln MKZ — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and the Traction Control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the ABS had failed and needed to be replaced. The local dealer was…”
filed Aug 7, 2025
“The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, he had to apply pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that either the master cylinder or the…”
filed Feb 6, 2023
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% |
| 2009 MKZ | 7 | 6% |
| 2008 MKZ | 24 | 9% |
| 2007 MKZ | 14 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.