Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Lincoln MKZ has 16 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
16
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 3, 2026
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH the ... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | On Jan. 10, 2025 all the brake fluid leaked out of my MKZ. Fortunately, this occurred a few miles f... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Mar 15, 2024 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Oct 26, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | See attached document for complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Aug 29, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving 30-40 MPH and depressing the b... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Mar 5, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving, my brakes failed. I was at a low rate of speed and was able to stop if pressing peda... |
| Feb 2, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Oct 16, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the br... |
| Aug 10, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Front left brake hose had an immediate large leak during driving causing vehicle to lose all braking... |
| Mar 9, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the brak... |
| Mar 1, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | On Tuesday, March 1 2022, as I was attempting to stop at a stop sign, I noticed loss of pressure on ... |
| Sep 4, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | COLLISION MITIGATING BRAKING DOES NOT ENGAGE THE BRAKES. WHEN A TRUCK SUDDENLY CUT ME OFF, THE AUDIB... |
| Jan 6, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1-CAR STALLED AND DIED TURNING FROM PARKING LOT ONTO STREET. BARELY AVOIDING COLLISION. 1/6/2018. ... |