2011 Lincoln MKZ Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

20Service Brakes complaints

13.9%Of all 144 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS66 · 45.8%

SERVICE BRAKES20 · 13.9%

STEERING18 · 12.5%

ENGINE10 · 6.9%

STRUCTURE:BODY9 · 6.2%

Share of the 144 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Lincoln MKZ overview page.

What owners report

“My brakes completely gave out forcing me to use the handbrake. I took it to a Ford service shop and they said the problem was…”NHTSA complaint 11419202 — filed 06/01/2021

“I STARTED MY CAR AND PRESSED THE PEDAL TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND STARTED TO BACK UP FROM A PARKING SPOT. THE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT…”NHTSA complaint 11315870 — filed 03/03/2020

“I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A HILL THAT ENDS WITH A STOPLIGHT ON A BACKROAD IN THE CITY. THE LIGHT TURNED RED, I APPLIED MY BRAKES…”NHTSA complaint 11289939 — filed 12/18/2019

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Lincoln MKZ have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Lincoln MKZ: 20 of 144 complaints on file (13.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Lincoln MKZ have in total?

144 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.