2009 Lincoln MKX Brakes Problems

Car frequently failed to stop timely when brakes were pressed. A HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT was advised and BRAKE BOOSTER to be installed.

The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated she continued to pump on the brake pedal until the vehicle began to decelerate. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE REPAIR SHOP SAYS THE ABS MODULE HAS FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

I HAVE TO CHANGE THE BREAKS & ROTORS TWICE IN 2 YEARS. MY MECHANIC SAYS IT IS THE 'BREAK BOOSTER'. HE STATED THAT THEIR MIGHT BE A RECALL. THE VEHICLE IS HAVING ISSUES STOPPING. I AM AFRAID THE WILL GO OUT AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE BREAKS MAKE A RELEASED AIR SOUND AND IT IS HARD TO MAKE A COMPLETE STOP. SO I STOPPED DRIVING IT.

BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY DON'T GRAB SOMETIMES AND SOMETIME THEY GRIND WHEN APPLIED. I HAVE HAD THEM WORKED ON MULTIPLE TIMES AND I'VE HAD MECHANICS TO TELL ME THAT THERE'S SOME PROBLEM IN THE CONTROL UNIT THAT'S CAUSING THIS. I'VE HAD EVERYTHING REPLACED AND IT STILL HAPPENS.

I HEAR A HISSING NOISE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES FEEL SPONGY AND NOT VERY RESPONSIVE. GARAGE HAVE DIAGNOSED A LEAKING BRAKE BOOSTER. LINCOL RECALL 13N02 EXACTLY FITS THIS FAULT BUT IS ONLY BEING APPLIED TO 2010 - 2013 MODELS, MINE IS 2009. THIS RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED TO COVER 2009 MODELS TOO.

BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM LEAKS CAUSING BRAKES TO SQUEAL AND HISS THUS RENDERING VEHICLE UNSAFE STOP.. THE RECALL STARTS ON 2010 MODELS BUT THE RECALL SHOULD HAVE STARTED ON THE 2009S. I HAD TO REPLACE IT AND IT COST 700. NOW MY VEHICLE IS MECHANICALLY SOUND.

AS REPORTED IN FORBES MAGAZINE ON APRIL 24, 2018 THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING BRAKE FAILURES WITH LINCOLN MKZ 2006-2012 MODEL YEARS AFFECTING ONE MILLION SEDANS. THE LINCOLN MKX MODEL (CROSSOVER) I BELIEVE TO BE AFFECTED AS WELL. IN MY CASE, WHAT HAPPENED IS THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HAS FAILED ON MANY OCCASIONS WHILE I WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE WITH MY FAMILY INSIDE RESULTING IN SEVERAL NEAR REAR END COLLISIONS. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ON THE 2009 LINCOLN MKX MODEL AS THE ABS COMPONENT IS ON BACKORDER AND A WAIT OF OVER 3 WEEKS IS REQUIRED. THIS IS A MONUMENTAL SAFETY ISSUE AND THERE SHOULD BE AN INVESTIGATION OPENED IMMEDIATELY AND A RECALL ISSUED ON THESE VEHICLES.

I HAVE A 2009 LINCOLN MKX WHERE THE BRAKES WERE SO STIFF THAT I COULD HARDLY STOP MY VEHICLE. THIS IS SUCH A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN COVERED UNDER FORD FOR CERTAIN VIN #'S BUT NOT UNDER MY 2009 VIN NUMBER. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS IS COVERED BY THEM FOR SOME CARS AND NOT OTHERS? EVIDENTLY IT WILL TAKE INJURY OR DEATH FOR FORD TO REALIZE THAT THIS ISN'T SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE OVER LOOKED IN SOME VINS AND NOT OTHERS. THIS WAS A COST OF CLOSE TO $850 WHICH IN MY OPINION SHOULD BE COVERED BY FORD! HAVE A 2009 LINCOLN MKX WHERE THE BRAKES WERE SO STIFF THAT I COULD HARDLY STOP MY VEHICLE. THIS IS SUCH A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN COVERED UNDER FORD FOR CERTAIN VIN #'S BUT NOT UNDER MY 2009 VIN NUMBER. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS IS COVERED BY THEM FOR SOME MKX CARS AND NOT OTHERS? EVIDENTLY IT WILL TAKE INJURY OR DEATH FOR FORD TO REALIZE THAT THIS ISN'T SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE OVER LOOKED IN SOME VINS AND NOT OTHERS. THIS WAS A COST OF CLOSE TO $850 WHICH IN MY OPINION SHOULD BE COVERED BY FORD! THIS IS ALSO SOMETHING THAT GOT WORSE OVER TIME. THIS STARTED IN SEPTEMBER 2015 UNTIL I FINALLY HAD TO GET IT FIX IN NOVEMBER 2015.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL RUMBLE WHEN ENGAGED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER SEVEN TIMES WHERE THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED YET, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 17,000.