2008 Lincoln MKZ Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2008 Lincoln MKZ, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 100,400 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake pedal depressed” (15% of reports).
- 52service brakes complaints
- 100,400median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 19%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake pedal depressed: mentioned in 8 of 52 complaints (15%)
- Service brakes hydraulic: mentioned in 8 of 52 complaints (15%)
- Way floor: mentioned in 5 of 52 complaints (10%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 5 of 52 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Lincoln MKZ service brakes complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
Risk: If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Have tried to schedule an appointment with my local Lincoln dealer to have the recall on my car fixed but they told at this time they have no way to fix it.
Bought vehicle from owner 02/2023. Check brake system light came on a few months after, breaks started to skip and making a sound. Took it in to Ford dealership and they showed 2 recalls but never said it would be fixed.
I called ford dealerships to fix the problems back in 2019 but the two recalls have not been fixed yet. Recently, my car was almost failing to stop while I was breaking down.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Lincoln MKZs have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2008 Lincoln MKZ (19% of the 281 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Lincoln MKZ service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 100,400 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2008 Lincoln MKZ?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pedal depressed”, in 8 of 52 complaints, followed by “service brakes hydraulic” (8).
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