1988 Lincoln Mark Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1988 Lincoln Mark has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

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

0Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1988 Lincoln Mark recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Lincoln Mark.

Most common 1988 Lincoln Mark problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires2
Steering1
Suspension1
Electrical System1
Unknown Or Other1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Equipment1

What owners report

2004-04-22, Unknown Or Other
I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A INDIVIDUAL. IT IS A USED CAR DEALER IN MAYFIELD KY. THE ABS BRAKE STAYS ON, NOW. I ONLY HAVE FRONT BRAKE'S. SOMETIMES THE BRAKES WORK, I GUESS.THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WITH GOOD BRAKES.SOMETIMES WITH TOO GOOD OF BRAKE'S. AFTER I DRIVE IT AWHILE,THE BRAKES PEDAL WILL FELL LIKE IT HAS NO BRAKES. SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE WAS THE PROBLEM.I CAN'T EVEN FIND IT! MY DASHLIGHTS WENT OUT.THEY ONLY WORK WHEN I OPEN THE DOOR.THEN WHEN I TURN THE KEY,THEY GO OUT. I HAVE TO TURN ON THE FLOOR/DEFROST TO KEEP THE WINDOWS FROM FOGGING UP. THE MESSAGE CENTER DOES NOT EVEN WORK.I HAD FORD HOOK IT UP TO A DIAGNOSIS TEST, THAT COSTE $65.00. THEY
2000-12-13, Electrical System
IGNITION SWITCH THAT CONTROLS CURRENT TO BRAKE MOTOR PUMP RELAY OVERHEATED CAUSING WIRE AND SWITCH DAMAGE. NOTE: THIS IGNITION SWITCH WAS NOTED IN NHTSA 96V071000 AND 88V118000 BUT NOT CALLED OUT FOR MARK 7 LSC. THIS IS THE SAME SWITCH. LEASE UPDATE YOUR RECALL FOR ALL IDENTICAL SWITCHES REGARDLESS OF MAKE-MODEL OR YEAR.*AK
2000-12-04, Tires
TWO BRIDGESTONE TIRES FAILED WITHIN FOUR DAYS. BOTH WERE ON THE INSIDE REAR DUAL OF A RV. BOTH WERE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND PROPERLY INFLATED. BOTH TIRE TREADS PEELED OFF DURING A LONG TRIP IN SOCAL WHEN TEMPS WERE IN THE HI 90'S /LOW 100'S. *AK (DOT NUMBER: HFL502 TIRESIZE: 7.50R16)
1996-07-22, Suspension
AIR BAGS OF AIR SUSPENSION FAILED. *DH
1995-07-14, Steering
TIE ROD END SEPERATED, RESULTING IN WHEEL SPLITING. *AK

1988 Lincoln Mark questions

Does the 1988 Lincoln Mark have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Lincoln Mark at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Lincoln Mark?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Steering (1), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Lincoln Mark 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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