1991 LINCOLN MARK VII
0 recalls, 18 complaints - 17 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
1 crashes 3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 22, 2010
Incident date: Feb 5, 2010
THE MIRROR SWITCH DOESN'T MOVE THE MIRROR TO THE RIGHT POSITION DESIRED AND IT SMELL LIKE SWITCH IS ON FIRE. *TR
Fire
VISIBILITY
Feb 22, 2010
Incident date: Feb 5, 2010
THE MIRROR SWITCH DOESN'T MOVE THE MIRROR TO THE RIGHT POSITION DESIRED AND IT SMELL LIKE SWITCH IS ON FIRE. *TR
Fire
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Apr 1, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAM ON, ANTI-LOCK NO LONGER WORKS. REPAIR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND THE BROKE PARKING BRAKE CABLE. THE BROKE PARE FOR THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WAS THE REAR WHEEL SENSOR. EITHER THE MANUFACTOR NOR AFTER MARKET VENDOR HAD THE REPLACEMENT PART. RESULTING IN NO ANTI-LOCK BENE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 1, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAM ON, ANTI-LOCK NO LONGER WORKS. REPAIR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND THE BROKE PARKING BRAKE CABLE. THE BROKE PARE FOR THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WAS THE REAR WHEEL SENSOR. EITHER THE MANUFACTOR NOR AFTER MARKET VENDOR HAD THE REPLACEMENT PART. RESULTING IN NO ANTI-LOCK BENE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 23, 2002
Incident date: Jan 18, 2002
WHEN DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER DETERMINED CAUSE WAS A MALFUNCTION IN REAR ABS SENSOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 28, 2000
Incident date: Aug 8, 2000
ENGINE WAS RUNNING, CAR WAS IN PARK, FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUTTING THE CAR IN DRIVE, THE ENGINE REVVED WIDE OPEN CAUSING CAR TO SHOOT OUT INTO TRAFFIC CAUSING ACCIDENT. REPEATEDLY PUMPED BRAKE TO NO AVAIL. THE MOTOR STAYED WIDE OPEN. FINALLY SHUT OFF ENGINE, BUT WAS GOING TOO... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
May 16, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD NOT SPEED UP. ALSO, TRANSMISSION CLIP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 16, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD NOT SPEED UP. ALSO, TRANSMISSION CLIP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE THAT STARTED FROM THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER. OWNER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE FIRE BY DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY. THE DEALER WAS CALLED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. OWNER WILL HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 27, 1999
Incident date: Aug 6, 1997
WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY HEARD ENGINE RACING WHILE TRANSMISSION WAS IN OVERDRIVE. DRIVE DROPPED TRANSMISSION DOWN TO DRIVE AND PULLED OVER . GOT BACK ON THE FREEWAY, PUTIT IN OVERDRIVE AT 30MPH AND ENGINE WAS RACING AGAIN. DRIVER REALIZED DIDN'T HAVE OVERDRIVE. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Aug 25, 1999
WHEN I APPLY MY BRAKES, THE PEDAL GETS HARD AND THE CAR SHAKES AND I AM NOT SURE THAT IT WILL STOP..AFTER A SECOND IF I PUSH HARD ENOUGH THE PEDAL WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND I AM NEVER SURE IT IS GOING TO STOP. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY CANNOT FIX IT. I HATE DRIVIN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jun 24, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
VEHICLE FAILED TO PASS SMOG TEST DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN VACCUM TO LINE WHICH WAS NOT BEING DRILLED THROUGH. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jun 24, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
CONSUMER NOTICED DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DISC BRAKES NOT OPERATING DUE TO A FITTING, NOT DRILLING FOR FLUID TO GO TO THAT WHEEL. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 24, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
CONSUMER NOTICED DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DISC BRAKES NOT OPERATING DUE TO A FITTING, NOT DRILLING FOR FLUID TO GO TO THAT WHEEL. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: May 11, 1995
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE VEHICLE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE PRESSURE SWITCH IN THE ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: Oct 3, 1996
HEAD RESTRAINT IS POSITIONED TOO FAR BACK TO PROTECT DRIVER/PASSENGER FROM WHIPLASH IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 21, 1996
Incident date: Aug 23, 1996
ABS, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED COMPLETE LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS , PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Nov 7, 1995
VEHICLES HEAD REST DESIGN IS INSUFFICENT.THE HEADREST LAYS TOO FAR BACK ON SEAT.DOES NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST WHIPLASH/INJURY. TT *JB
EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 LINCOLN MARK VII
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
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, 1991 LINCOLN MARK VII
17 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99129
Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9873
Apr 13, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
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
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