2016 Lincoln MKX Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 57 brake complaints for the 2016 Lincoln MKX, 37% of its 155 total complaints that year, with 4 crashes and 1 injury reported. Two brake-related recalls (25V544000 and 20V469000) cover ruptured jounce and front brake hoses. Median mileage at failure was 60,866.
- Brakes complaints
- 57
- 37% of 155
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 60,866 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake lines or hoses split at the caliper, causing sudden and complete loss of brake fluid and pedal resistance while driving.
- Brake pedal drops to the floor with no warning lamps, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Front brakes grab or skid unexpectedly on wet pavement under light pedal pressure.
- Grinding noise returns from front brakes shortly after rotors were machined and pads replaced.
- Owners describe the brake pedal design as poorly positioned, with a metal support bar interfering with foot placement and pedal contact.
- Some owners report replacing rear brake pads, rotors, and hoses multiple times within a year before receiving a recall notice.
When 2016 Lincoln MKX brake complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 20, 2015, latest Sep 8, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Lincoln MKX
- NHTSA 25V544000Aug 22, 2025Brakes499,129 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
- NHTSA 20V469000Aug 10, 2020Brakes488,594 vehicles
Service brakes
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Risk: A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.
Brakes complaints by MKX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are brake complaints on the 2016 Lincoln MKX?
- NHTSA lists 57 brake complaints for the 2016 model year, which is 37% of all 155 complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for brake problems on the 2016 Lincoln MKX?
- Yes. Recall 25V544000 covers a rear brake jounce hose that may rupture and leak fluid, and recall 20V469000 covers front brake hoses that may rupture prematurely.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically appear on the 2016 MKX?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 60,866 at the time of brake failure complaints.
- Have brake problems on the 2016 MKX caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 4 crashes and 1 injury associated with brake complaints for the 2016 Lincoln MKX.