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Lincoln MKX repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (7%)

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Lincoln MKX brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (28%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

turbocharged 335hp 2.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

22940 mi Shuddering when braking. Replaced front rotors and pads 
24000 mi resurfaced 1 front rotor causing pulsation 
10000 mi TSB# SSM-45857 & NHTSA ID # 10081005. Brakes Grab. Replaced booster. 
10223 mi Brakes would not release on startup from full stop. Required reprogramming ABS module. 

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2015 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

39000 mi

US $281
Bought car used. It came from Canada. At test drive I didn’t notice rear brakes were loud and felt like grinding and shuddering but during 700 Mike trip home it was obvious there was something wrong. My local repair shop checked rear brakes. Both rotors were heavily grooved and pitted. Pads were same. Original OEM rotors and pads. Replaced with aftermarket rotors and pads. 

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2013 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

59000 mi

US $2000
Rear brake job 
78800 mi

US $830
New Power Brake Booster and New Master Cylinder. Bleed and refill hydraulic system 

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2013 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

53320 mi

C $250
Slow leak of power steering fluid. Seal replaced. I had been aware of a whining sound after a cold start up and at low speed for about two months before taking it for service. The sound would disappear after about 10 miles of driving.  
84940 mi

C $300
scraping sound in left rear wheel. appeared to be heating up. Technician did a 4 wheel brake service of cleaning and lubricating. No warranty coverage on this repair. 
49000 mi Braking noises Repaired under warranty 

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2012 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

43000 mi The brake cylinder was not holding a vacuum after having the brakes repaired. This was a known problem and covered by a service message of an extended warranty by the manufacturer. 

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2012 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

51000 mi

US $100
Brake booster 

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2011 Lincoln MKX

Engine not specified

70000 mi

US $350
New front pads and rotors, rotors glazed. Dealer cleaned pads. Rotors still glazed. Dealer cleaned rotors. Still have noise from glazed rotors and or pads. 

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2011 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

47000 mi Power brake booster failed and was replace under warranty 

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2011 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

125000 mi

US $700
Brakes seemed soft took care in before a trip to have it fixed. Dealer discovered that the boot for the brake master cylender was twisting and leaking. 
119000 mi Brake booster failed. Was under TSB and extended warranty. Was replaced free of charge. 

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2010 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

128000 mi

US $1025
Computer control of brakes (non abs). Brakes were very squishy and required extra force to stop. Replaced brake system control computer 

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2010 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

90000 mi

US $650
Brake booster 
41820 mi

C $1425
Also emergency brake cable, it was sticking, pretty normal up here (near Toronto) when it does not get used much. 

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2009 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

87319 mi

US $100
Break pedal hard, stopping performance poor. Dealer determined that it was the power brake booster was failing to retain vacuum. Dealer replaced the brake booster. 

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2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

114300 mi

US $150
Brake power booster failed and was replaced. The job took longer than expected due to vacuum leak after installing. The face of the brake booster was bent during installation and had to be straightened. 
44000 mi

US $750
Brake booster failed replaced with new part and new part failed and new part was replaced. 

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2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

98580 mi

C $500
Rotor needed turning causing vibration 
154000 mi

US $250
Replaced rear rotors and brake pads. 
186000 mi

US $170
Front pads and rotors replaced 
103000 mi

US $200
Replace rear rotors, pads, and fix caliper 
90140 mi

C $338
Warning lights on dash for ABS, check engine. Brake pedal went to floor without stopping vehicle when brakes failed suddenly. 
117800 mi

C $390
Brakes squeaky Rotors and and pads cleaned. 

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2007 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

110500 mi

US $900
Master cylinder leaked, destroying brake booster 

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2007 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

61400 mi

US $400
Brake booster failed for the second time. 
41000 mi Car was shuddering when stopping. 
28520 mi

C $500
Squeel coming from left rear wheel, brake caliper problem. Parts took 2 days to come in, dealer supplied a replacement car. 

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