Lincoln Mkz Hybrid owners have reported 24 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip abs warning light (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I have a Lincoln Mkz Hybrid 2012 with 88k miles on it. While I was slowing to a stop as I approached a stoplight at a busy intersection, the 'check brake' warning on the dashboard lit up without warning and no prior issues, and my ability to brake became near impossible as the pedal softened. Read details...
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 20 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went down to the floorboard and the stopping distance was extended. The "check braking system" and "service advancetrac" messages were displayed. Read details...
2011 Lincoln mkz. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake failure while driving. The abs module was replaced. Read details...
Traveling south on ct15 in stop and go traffic. Traffic was moving at about 40 mph and stopped suddenly. I applied presuure to brake pedal to stop. Pedal went to floor. It appeared that minimual regenerative braking was engaged but no additional friction braking. Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. The contact stated while traveling 30 mph, his foot was caught on something underneath the dashboard while he was moving it from the accelerator to the brake pedal. The failure occurred on 3 different occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. Read details...