1986 Lincoln Mark VII Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 1986 Lincoln Mark VII has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 fires.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).

5Recalls
8Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1986 Lincoln Mark VII recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 87V139Sep 4, 19873,600,000 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Ignition

Recall 86V108Aug 8, 198620,000 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Recall 86V109Aug 8, 198638,000 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Recall 86V023Feb 10, 198616,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 85V115Sep 19, 1985147 vehicles affected

Most common 1986 Lincoln Mark VII problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System3
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Seats1
Tires1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Equipment1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2003-12-12, Equipment
AIR CONDITIONER SHUT OFF/ DASH BUTTONS STOPPED WORKING, AND BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. *AK
2002-04-12, Fuel System, Gasoline
CONSUMER DOES NOT HAVE ORIGINAL RCALL LETTER 87V139000 FROM DEALER CONCERNING FUEL LINE LEAK. *AK
2001-08-29, Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES AT ANY SPEED. REPAIR SHOP CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK
2000-04-26, Tires
IN TRYING TO PULL OUT OF SNOW, THE REAR RIGHT TIRE CAUGHT FIRE DAMAGING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. YH
1997-06-27, Electrical System
A SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED FIRE.

1986 Lincoln Mark VII questions

Does the 1986 Lincoln Mark VII have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1986 Lincoln Mark VII: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Electrical System:Ignition; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Lincoln Mark VII?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Seats (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Lincoln Mark VII has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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