Lincoln Mark recalls and complaints by year

0 recall campaigns and 106 complaints in official NHTSA data for the Lincoln Mark (1984–1999). The most commonly reported problem areas are Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Steering.

Last updated: 2025-12-22 (NHTSA data snapshot)

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 0

Total Complaints 106

Years Covered 1984–1999

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Lincoln Mark, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Coverage spans model years 1984–1999 with 0 recall campaigns and 106 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most complaint volume: 1996 (33), 1998 (12), and 1993 (12).
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Steering.
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Common Problems in NHTSA Data

Across all model years, the most commonly reported problem areas for the Lincoln Mark in NHTSA complaint data are Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Steering.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year	Complaints	Details
1999	1	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting.
1998	12	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Steering, Exterior lighting, Engine and engine cooling.
1997	4	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Steering, Wheels.
1996	33	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Visibility, Exterior lighting, Structure.
1995	10	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Power train, Equipment.
1994	7	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Service brakes, hydraulic.
1993	12	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Service brakes, hydraulic.
1992	1	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Power train.
1990	5	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic, Power train, Suspension.
1988	8	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Tires, Steering, Suspension.
1987	3	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Steering, Engine and engine cooling.
1986	2	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Seat belts, Service brakes.
1985	6	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Structure.
1984	2	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Suspension, Electrical system.

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