1988 LINCOLN MARK VII — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
33
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1988 LINCOLN MARK VII
The 1988 LINCOLN MARK VII has received a total of 33 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (3 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (3 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1988 LINCOLN MARK VII
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 LINCOLN MARK VII, potentially affecting up to 3,600,000 vehicles.
Recall 87V139000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 3,600,000 vehicles affected
Defect: SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence: COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 LINCOLN MARK VII
33 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 LINCOLN MARK VII. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilock | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
UNIROYAL TIRE P225 60 R16 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION CAUSING OTHER DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *SLC
THE UNIROYAL TIGAR PAW RADIAL P225/60R16 TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *MJS
Safety Rating for the 1988 LINCOLN MARK VII
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 LINCOLN MARK VII in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 LINCOLN MARK VII
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 LINCOLN MARK VII
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1988 LINCOLN MARK VII.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN MARK VII
- 1984 LINCOLN MARK VII — 1 complaint
- 1985 LINCOLN MARK VII — 8 complaints
- 1986 LINCOLN MARK VII — 10 complaints
- 1987 LINCOLN MARK VII — 9 complaints
- 1988 LINCOLN MARK VII (current)
- 1989 LINCOLN MARK VII — 16 complaints
- 1990 LINCOLN MARK VII — 13 complaints
- 1991 LINCOLN MARK VII — 18 complaints
- 1992 LINCOLN MARK VII — 6 complaints
- 1993 LINCOLN MARK VII — 3 complaints
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