Brakes are extremely hard to use, takes both feet to stop vehicle, once stopped the engine will stall while brake is touched, must put vehicle in park when stopped.
2010 lincoln MKX brakes problems
moderate 20 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS RECALLING 600,000 VEHICLES FOR A FAULTY VALVE IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM. THE RECALL DOESN'T CURRENTLY INCLUDE THE 2010 MKX WHICH I OWN. I HAVE HAD AN INTERMITTENT BRAKING PROBLEM THE LAST THREE MONTHS IN WHICH I TOOK IT IN AND WAS GIVEN NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS BUT HASN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM OF THE BRAKE PETAL INTERMITTENTLY BECOMING HARDER WHILE BRAKING REQUIRING A LONGER D…
THE SUV WILL MAKE A NOISE WHEN BRAKING. ALSO SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT STOP THE SUV AND I'VE HAD TO HIT A DITCH TO AVOID A CAR CRASH
BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE. LOSS OF BREAK ASSISTANCE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN. ACCOMPANIED BY HISSING SOUND. SYMPTOMS IDENTICAL TO FORD CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM #13N02. THAT RECALL COVERS VEHICLES BUILD IN MAY ONWARD. MY VEHICLE WAS BUILD IN MARCH. COVERAGE SHOULD INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE AS WELL AS BRAKE COMPONENT FAILURE IS RECOGNIZED. SYMPTOM OCCURRED WHILE BRAKING ON A HIGHWAY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER W…
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2010 lincoln MKX?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 20 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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