C0151moderate severityChassis
Regen Braking Blend Control Malfunction
on 2011 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6 · AWD
What this code means
The system that blends regenerative and friction braking is not operating correctly.
Symptoms
- Braking feel inconsistent
- Pedal effort changes
- Jerky deceleration
- Reduced regenerative braking recovery
Common causes
- Brake pedal simulator malfunction
- Hydraulic control unit fault
- Communication latency between modules
- Software calibration error
Diagnostic steps
- Monitor regen vs friction brake split with scan tool
- Check brake pedal simulator operation
- Verify module communication timing
- Test hydraulic actuator response
- Check for software updates
Repair notes
Diagnose blend control actuators. Software update may be available.
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