27 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Lincoln MKZ based on all problems reported for the 2007 MKZ.
Varsity Ford Lincoln is refusing to fix open recalls. My vehicle has been sitting with them for 90 days. Lincoln is refusing to help. Now the dealership in a letter is stating they are not going to fix the open recalls because I have to pay them money to fix my brakes before they'll do that in a text. They are extorting me.
Dealership and Lincoln refusing to repair.
Car is inoperable due to the brake issue and airbag issue. Lincoln refuses to assist with getting it towed or working with the dealership. They will say that they do these things or are trying to help but they do not. This has been going on for 5 years. Dealerships will not fix the vehicle because the vehicle is too old they are telling me. The car is sitting and cannot be driven and nobody will help. I can't sell it I can't drive it I can't use it I can't do anything.
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Brakes have failed. Cannot even get to dealership because of this for the repair. Also, airbag light is still on and no repair listed for recall issue.
Brake failure. Brake line leaks. Abs not working. Never notified of recall until search was conducted. We want this fixed.
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the dealer refused to flush the braking system with dot 4 fluid as per the recall remedy since there was no failure with the braking system. The dealer would only install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that since there was no failure with the braking system, the dealer would only install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
They've yet to find a remedy for either of these recalls. I'm complaining because I'd hate for someone to end up hurt before they figure out how to fix this. It's been 2yrs on the brake recall, this is getting rediculous.
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be repaired under an unknown air bag and service brakes recall. The contact stated that the air bag and service brakes warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired; however, the warning lights remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Car brakes in front of my son, hit the brakes they did not respond pedal went to floor. Car did slow but ended up rear ending car in front of us.
The contact owns a 2007 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 unavailable. The contact called cumberland Ford motors inc (1501 us-25e scenic, middlesboro, ky 40965) and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
My vehicle is having a difficult time breaking. Have changed rotors and breaks multiple time to remedy the problem as I have almost been in 3 accidents do to my breaks slipping. The sloping has occurred 2 times while driving on the freeway once in October 2020 and then again in January 2021 I was going 63 miles an hour and when I went to press on the brakes due to traffic approaching the vehicle had a hard time coming to a stop. I had my brakes and rotors re-done after the first incident in November 2020. Found out about the abs recall and have called Toyota/Lincoln numerous times of the last six months to inquire about the recall and fixture and have been told that there is no part or remedy available. I feel as though my safety and my children safety is a great risk of danger due to the and fixed safety issue as well as Toyota still not having a remedy to fix it.
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Lake elsinore Ford (31500 auto center dr, lake elsinore, CA 92530, (951) 471-4100) was contacted on three different occasions however, the contact never received a callback. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that after having the rotors replaced, while driving approximately 30 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle coasted before coming to a complete stop. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that there was a grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle while reversing. Additionally, was a slight delay while shifting gear. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure was persistent during cold weather. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The brake pads and rotors had been replaced approximately 3 to 4 times. The vehicle was returned to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact contacted the dealer Lincoln of cincinnati located at 9620 montgomery rd, cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 683-3800) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact had initially received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part was unavailable. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes would intermittently fail to operate as needed and would depress to the floorboard without warning. The contact then received a second recall notice which stated that parts were now available. The contact called the dealer and despite receiving the letter, he was informed that the parts were still unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2007 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 unavailable. Liberty Ford maple heights (5500 warrensville center rd, maple heights, OH 44137) was contacted and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 21v158000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal squeaking sound was heard while depressing the brake pedal. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer nor the dealer had been notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 85,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle pulled to the left. There was a significant stopping distance delay. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions, and unknown repairs were completed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
My car has had the brake pedal go all the way to the floor on multiple occasions, while the vehicle was in motion, over the past couple of years. It would suddenly go soft/spongy and braking distance would increase dramatically. The problem would occur whenever the vehicle was in motion, quite randomly, every couple of months. I have brought it to several Ford dealers, and none of them ever had a legitimate fix, only saying that the spongy brake pedal resolves itself after awhile, and it would eventually, but the issue would always return again. The Ford/Lincoln dealers said the issue of the unusually soft brake pedal was related to the abs system. Recently, I was involved in an accident because while the vehicle was in motion, the brake pedal issue returned, and I was not able to brake in time, as the pedal went all the way to the floor, and the car did not stop as it normally would have. This is a critical safety issue that needs to be addressed.
While driving and trying to stop on a wet, snow-covered road my abs system began to kick in. After coming to a complete stop the brake pedal had a "soft" feel and could be forced to the ground. Since this first incident, the brake pedal goes extremely soft after the anti-lock brake system engages. My car can still brake, but I have to press the pedal almost to touching the floor. It will stay soft a while (at least 20 min, probably longer), but I found that if I pump them hard a few times (like while at a red light) it then returns to normal. After research, it was found that the abs control module is faulty and needs to be replaced.
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While traveling at 45 mph traffic slows. I come down hard on brake. Anti-lock brake activates, peddle goes soft and catches just above floor. Peddle dose not return to normal until checked by local mechanic and he runs a check on the anti-lock brake system. Hours later brakes are back to normal. This is the second occurrence of the problem. The Mkz is a close relative of the Ford fusion.
Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact mention the brake pedal was forced in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000. Ak.
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, and attempting to stop by depressing the brake, the contact stated that the vehicle went over a bump and the brake pedal travelled to the floor. The contact stated that there was an increase in how long it would take the vehicle to fully stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,500. Wh.