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2017 Lincoln MKZ brakes problems

16 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
16 8% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the brakes complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

1-car stalled and died turning from parking lot onto street. Barely avoiding collision. 1/6/2018. Defect in fuel delivery. Still in shop. 2- odd noise and smell while backing up due to cracks in brake pad . 1/17/17 replaced 01/17/17 ( have repair invoice, not sure how to upload)

Reported at 3,000 miles, January 2018

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal made an abnormal squeaking sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the brakes had failed. The contact stated that the brakes had been replaced twice, including the rotors; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the independent mechanic several times for repairs.

Reported at 80,000 miles, October 2022

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