1989 LINCOLN MARK VII — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
16
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 LINCOLN MARK VII
The 1989 LINCOLN MARK VII has received a total of 16 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (2 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1989 LINCOLN MARK VII
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 LINCOLN MARK VII. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1989 LINCOLN MARK VII
16 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 LINCOLN MARK VII. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingfog Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY FAILED. ALL LIGHTS SHUT OFF. CAR HAS FEATURE THAT TURNS ON LIGHTS @ DARK ETC. HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY. 10 DEG. IN COLD TEMPS (<20DEG) ALL LIGHTS GO OFF UNEXPECTEDLY W/ NO PREDICTABLE PATTERN.*AK FIRST HAPPENED LAST YEAR ON FREEWAY @ 65 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, SUDDENLY NO LIGHTS. TOOK ABOUT 5-10 SECONDS TO FIND MANUAL SWITCH & TURN THEM ON. NOW I TRY TO REMEMBER TO TURN LIGHTS ON W/O USING THE AUTOMATIC SYSTEM IN COLD WEATHER. COULD HAVE BEEN REALLY EXCITING ON A DARK 2 LANE ROAD. SINCE ANY SYSTEM CAN FAIL, WHY DOESN'T IT DEFAULT TO ON ?
WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL, BUT BRAKES WILL NOT OPERATE AT THE TIME OF APPLYING, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WHEATER. DEALER SAID THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH THE HYDRAULIC VACUUM SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT WORK ON TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK
ELECTRIC PUMP FOR THE ABS IS LOCATED WITHIN THE WIRING OF ACCESSORY SIDE OF THE IGINITON SWITCH. IF THE SWITCH FAILS VHEICLE WILL LOSE ALL BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL BECOME HARD AND VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. *AK
ELECTRIC PUMP FOR THE ABS IS LOCATED WITHIN THE WIRING OF ACCESSORY SIDE OF THE IGINITON SWITCH. IF THE SWITCH FAILS VHEICLE WILL LOSE ALL BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL BECOME HARD AND VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. *AK
OVERDRIVE SLIPS
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Safety Rating for the 1989 LINCOLN MARK VII
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 LINCOLN MARK VII in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 LINCOLN MARK VII
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 LINCOLN MARK VII
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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 — 33 complaints
- 1989 LINCOLN MARK VII (current)
- 1990 LINCOLN MARK VII — 13 complaints
- 1991 LINCOLN MARK VII — 18 complaints
- 1992 LINCOLN MARK VII — 6 complaints
- 1993 LINCOLN MARK VII — 3 complaints
- 1994 LINCOLN MARK VII — 1 complaint
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