1984 LINCOLN MARK VII
3 recalls, 1 complaints - 5 TSBs
84V003000 Jan 13, 1984
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Defect Description
THE STEERING WHEEL MAY BE LOCKED WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS NOT IN PARK. THIS CONDITION CONSTITUTES A NON COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, THEFT PROTECTION.
Remedy
KEY RELEASE CONTROL CABLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND MODIFIED IF NECESSARY.
84V004000 Jan 13, 1984
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
LABELS SPECIFYING VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT AND DESIGNATED SEATING CAPACITY OVERSTATE THE MAXIMUM LOAD PERMISSIBLE FOR BOTH OCCUPANTS AND LUGGAGE. THE LABEL IS IN NON COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.
Remedy
THE INCORRECT LABEL WILL BE REPLACED.
83V134000 Dec 20, 1983
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
May 20, 1997
Incident date: May 18, 1997
WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK
Fire
EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 LINCOLN MARK VII
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 20.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Diesel | $3,450 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 14.0 | 20.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $3,850 |
| 2.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Diesel | $3,300 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1984 LINCOLN MARK VII
5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, LINCOLN MARK VII
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE88063
Opened: Jun 24, 1988 , Closed: Oct 13, 1988
DRIVER SEAT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
LINCOLN MARK VII - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LINCOLN MARK VII across all model years (1984, 1988).
12
Total Recalls
137
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
10
Reported Crashes
21
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
LINCOLN MARK VII - Year by Year
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