Brake Master Cylinder problems of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was applied and traveled to the floorboard without warning. The vehicle was towed to craft Hyundai (2625 lakeside dr, lynchburg, va 24501, (434) 455-7060) where it was diagnosed that the calipers, front brake pads, master cylinder, and brake hydraulic control needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the parts needed to be replaced again. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

Tl- the contact2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that while their wife was attempting to apply the brakes to avoid hitting a vehicle in front of them, the brake pedal would lower slowly. The contact stated the driver ended hitting a flower pot on a nearby lawn and had to apply the emergency brakes. The airbags did not deploy. There were no injuries and no medical attention was needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who repaired the master cylinder. The failure occurred again. The contact returned the vehicle to the certified mechanic who discovered a mechanism under the brake pedal that prohibited the brakes from being able to be pressed appropriately. The mechanism was removed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, however, the contact had not received a response as of yet. The vehicle's failure mileage was 40, 000. Gl.