2013 Lincoln MKZ - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT Failure Complaint (#af8d5d)

2013 Lincoln MKZ

  • Date of Incident: Jan-18, 2023
  • Date complaint filed: Feb-01, 2023
  • Failed components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT

The contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkz. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the brake pedal was depressed to slow the vehicle however, the brake pedal went to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to stop within a reasonable distance. The contact allowed the vehicle to independently slow down before pulling over to the side of the roadway and activating the parking brake. The vehicle was turned off and then towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a hole in the brake line. The brake line was replaced, and brake fluid was added to the reservoir. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 43,000.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern3LN6L2J9*DR******
Drive TypeAWD/All-Wheel Drive
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO
MakeLINCOLN
ModelMKZ
Model Year2013
SeriesAWD
Body ClassSedan/Saloon
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Engine ManufacturerFord
Engine Displacement (CC)2000
Engine Displacement (CI)122.047
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air BagsDriver Seat Only
Side Air Bag1st and 2nd Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Plant Company NameHermosillo
Plant CityHERMOSILLO
Plant CountryMEXICO
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