1996 LINCOLN MARK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
33
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 LINCOLN MARK
The 1996 LINCOLN MARK has received a total of 33 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lightingheadlights (4 complaints), Structurebodydoor (4 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 LINCOLN MARK
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 LINCOLN MARK. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 LINCOLN MARK
33 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 LINCOLN MARK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY REFLECTIVE COATING HAS ALL CLOUDED AND FLAKED OFF CAUSING HIGHLY UNSAFE NIGHT TIME DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE MARK VIII FOR MODEL YEARS 93-96 WITH THE STANDARD HALOGEN HEADLAMPS. FORD MOTOR CO. IS AWARE AND SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR / REPLACEMENT OF THE AFFECTED PARTS. *TR
THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY REFLECTIVE COATING HAS ALL CLOUDED AND FLAKED OFF CAUSING HIGHLY UNSAFE NIGHT TIME DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE MARK VIII FOR MODEL YEARS 93-96 WITH THE STANDARD HALOGEN HEADLAMPS. FORD MOTOR CO. IS AWARE AND SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR / REPLACEMENT OF THE AFFECTED PARTS. *TR
I UNDERSTAND THAT LAMPS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR MY HID HEADLIGHTS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL BE UNSAFE AT NIGHT WHEN THEY EVENTUALLY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. *NM
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ENGINE PROBLEMS, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND DEALER COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY, DEALER REPLACED O2 SENSOR IN AN ATTEMPT TO REMEDY THE ILLUMINATING LIGHT, VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT, BOTH ENGINE COVERS CRACKED, THERMOSTAT AND GASKET WERE REPLACED, BEARING WAS DEFECTIVE, COOLING FAN FAILED, HOSE CLAMP TO THERMOSTAT WAS REINSTALLED, SECONDARY AIR INJECTION PUMP WAS REPLACED. *SLC
AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN TO BLOW HOT AIR. *SLC
Safety Rating for the 1996 LINCOLN MARK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 LINCOLN MARK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 LINCOLN MARK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 LINCOLN MARK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN MARK
- 1992 LINCOLN MARK — 1 complaint
- 1993 LINCOLN MARK — 12 complaints
- 1994 LINCOLN MARK — 7 complaints
- 1995 LINCOLN MARK — 10 complaints
- 1996 LINCOLN MARK (current)
- 1997 LINCOLN MARK — 4 complaints
- 1998 LINCOLN MARK — 12 complaints
- 1999 LINCOLN MARK — 1 complaint
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- LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 2,542 total complaints
- LINCOLN MKZ — 1,957 total complaints
- LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — 1,711 total complaints
- LINCOLN MKX — 1,702 total complaints
- LINCOLN LS — 1,366 total complaints
- LINCOLN MARK VIII — 984 total complaints
- LINCOLN AVIATOR — 650 total complaints