2016 Lincoln MKX · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 55owner reports
- 66,000median miles
- 4involved a crash
Newest report Sep 2, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
55 of the 154 complaints on this car describe brake wear, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2016 MKX.
Tick what matches of 55 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the pads and rotors (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the brakes cover the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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 and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
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 and remedy
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.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 49,000 and 100,000 miles, from the 18 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“My vehicle is very hard to stop . The recall was in August of2025 for my back break hoses, as of today Ford/Lincoln doesn't have the part . This is very Dangerous. I'm financing my vehicle therefore I don't have funds to repair it myself. I'm at risk of crashing and I take my kids to school daily, I'm putting my family life in danger every time I get behind the wheel Please can someone help me keep my family safe”
Filed Jun 12, 2026
“Unknown Still waiting for solution for possible brake failure. Not comfortable just waiting for an accident to happen while driving.”
Filed Mar 27, 2026
“2 recalls, saftey notice,#25S87,25E02,first is from September 25,secons,December 25,no update or any information.”
Filed Mar 1, 2026
“Condensation build up in my passenger headlamp has caused the led rope lighting to stop working.This shows a recall but one not offered at this time.I have never received any recalls through the mail form.I recently moved and my address is as follows: [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
Filed Sep 25, 2025
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 4 of 55 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.