2012 Lincoln MKZ service brakes problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My brakes stopped working with no warning while driving. All of the brake related lights came on and the pedal went to the floor and I was unable to stop the car. This is a safety issue for the driver and everyone else because there seems to be no warning that the brakes will stop working. I…”
filed Jan 17, 2024
“I was driving and all of a sudden break light came on service break system came on all at one time I never had a problem with this never got a warning before hand , I couldn’t stop the car, break pedal literally on the floor, almost hit 2 cars trying to stop the vehicle, I have brand new break…”
filed Sep 12, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2011 MKZ | 20 | 14% |
| 2010 MKZ | 26 | 15% |
| 2009 MKZ | 18 | 16% |
| 2008 MKZ | 52 | 19% |
| 2007 MKZ | 29 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.