Brake Rotor Temperature Excessive
2018-2018 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6
The 2018 Lincoln MKX is equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine. Below you'll find detailed c0135 diagnostic code information including labor time estimates, cost ranges, and technician notes specific to this engine configuration.
Description
The brake rotor temperature sensor or calculation indicates brake temperature exceeds safe limits.
Symptoms
- Brake fade warning
- Reduced braking performance
- Brake smell
- Brake warning light
- ABS intervention increased
Common Causes
- Aggressive driving downhill
- Seized brake caliper
- Dragging brake pad
- Brake fluid boiling
- Undersized brakes for vehicle load
Diagnostic Steps
- Check all four rotors for discoloration indicating overheating
- Inspect calipers for seized pistons or slides
- Check brake pad contact pattern
- Verify brake fluid boiling point with refractometer
- Check for dragging brakes by spinning wheels
Repair Notes
Identify and correct the cause of overheating. Replace fluid if boiling point is low. Service seized calipers.
Related Codes
Other Chassis Codes
- C0021LF Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0021LF Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0022RF Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0022RF Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0023LR Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0023LR Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0024RR Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0024RR Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0025LF Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0025LF Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
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Common Questions
What does code C0135 mean on a 2018-2018 Lincoln MKX?
C0135 stands for "Brake Rotor Temperature Excessive". The brake rotor temperature sensor or calculation indicates brake temperature exceeds safe limits.
What are the symptoms of C0135 on a Lincoln MKX?
Common symptoms of C0135 include: Brake fade warning, Reduced braking performance, Brake smell, Brake warning light, ABS intervention increased.
What causes C0135 on a 2018-2018 Lincoln MKX?
Common causes of C0135 include: Aggressive driving downhill, Seized brake caliper, Dragging brake pad, Brake fluid boiling, Undersized brakes for vehicle load.
Last updated: March 2026