| Issue ID | 1540537 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11182002 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKX |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 22/02/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Noticed brakes getting a little soft when trying to brake and having to press on them from a further distance to ensure i would come to a complete stop at a light or sign. There is a constant hissing sound that sounds like air escaping even with the lightest of taps. I had to slam on the brakes all the way down to avoid hitting a dog and they emitted a high pitched squeak audible inside the suv only. The brakes were working fine up until recently as i hit the 78k mile mark. This morning i had a huge scare as i was nearing an intersection and they gave out, i had to pump them several times in order to stop and luckily i was on my way to work and didn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MISSION, TX |
| VIN pattern | 2LMDJ6JK1CBXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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