CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Lincoln Mark VII has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 5 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (8 reports).
1988 Lincoln Mark VII recalls
Most common 1988 Lincoln Mark VII problems
Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS BECAUSE RETRACTOR FAILED TO RETRACT. PARTS WERE REPLACED ONCE BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY, AND OTHER PARTS WERE REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WITH DEALER PARTS. WOULD LIKE NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
UNIROYAL TIRE P225 60 R16 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION CAUSING OTHER DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *SLC
DRIVERS SEAT MOUNTING FAILED. *ET
THE UNIROYAL TIGAR PAW RADIAL P225/60R16 TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *MJS
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD AND THERE IS NO BRAKES WHATSOVER , NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU PUSH DOWN. AFTER STOPPING WITH EMERGENCY BRAKES, THE BRAKES RETURN TO NORMAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND WE HAVE HAD THE CAR SERVICED BY OUR LOCAL FORD DEALER AS WELL AS OTHER REPAIR CENTERS AND THEY CANNOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. THIS CAR IS UNAFE TO DRIVE AND WE DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. IT IS TOO VALUABLE TO JUNK BUT WE MAY HAVE TO.
1988 Lincoln Mark VII questions
Does the 1988 Lincoln Mark VII have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 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 1988 Lincoln Mark VII?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (8), Seat Belts (4), Tires (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 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.