1987 Lincoln Mark VII Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1987 Lincoln Mark VII has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

1Recalls
7Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Mark VII?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1987 Lincoln Mark VII recalls

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

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

Most common 1987 Lincoln Mark VII problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Power Train2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Steering1
Suspension1

What owners report

2000-05-19, Suspension
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
1999-04-06, Steering
WHILE DRIVING RIGHT INNER TIE ROD DROPPED, THERE WAS NO IMPACT,REPLACE R/SIDE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS.
1998-10-20, Electrical System
IGNITION SWITCH BURNED CAUSING OTHER ELECTRICAL FAILURES AS WELL AS BRAKE LOSS RESULTING IN CONSUMER HITTING CURB.
1997-02-25, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE PARKED IN SECURE PARKING LOT APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS; OWNER NOTIFIED BY BUILDING SECURITY VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, CAUSE UNKOWN, EXTINGUISHED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT, VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK
1997-02-17, Power Train
FAILURE OF A "SNAP TOGETHER" PLASTIC BUSHING, WHICH CONNECTS THE SHIFT SELECTOR CABLE TO THE TRANSMISSION BELLCRANK, CAUSED VEHICLE TO LURCH BACKWARDS. THE OWNER WAS KNOCKED DOWN AND FOOT WAS RUN OVER BY VEHICLE AS A RESULT.

1987 Lincoln Mark VII questions

Does the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Power Train (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 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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