1997 LINCOLN MARK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 LINCOLN MARK
The 1997 LINCOLN MARK has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (1 complaint), Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 LINCOLN MARK
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 LINCOLN MARK. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 LINCOLN MARK
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 LINCOLN MARK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HORNS- ONE CORRODED SO MUCH THAT IT WONT BLOW AT ALL. THE OTHER IS ALSO CORRODED BUT DOES MAKE A SLIGHT SQUEAL. PROBLEM IS THEY ARE LOCATED BELOW AND BEHIND THE RADIATOR AND SUBJECT TO DIRT AND WATER FROM THE ROAD. SAFETY INVOLVED IN SOME SITUATIONS.
THE STEERING WAS LOOSE, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
THE WHEELS ARE CRACKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CHROME. A BLISTER APPEARS BEFORE THE CRACKING. THESE WHEELS ARE ALUMINUN UNDER THE CHROME AND WERE USED ON 96 TO 98 LSC MODELS ONLY. A FORD REPRESENTATIVE LOOKED AT THE PROBLEM, CONSULTED WITH ENGINEERING, AND OFFERED TO REPLACE THE WHEELS AT 40% OFF LISTED PRICE. IF MY VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRENTY (LESS THAN 50K MILES) LINCOLN WOULD HAVE REPLACED THEM WITHOUT COST TO ME.
DRIVING ABOUT 15MPH, GETTING READY TO GET ON PKWY AND STEERING WHEEL JUST POPPED OUT INTO LAP. HAD TAKEN IN 2 MONTHS AGO BECAUSE FELT VIBRATION IN STEERING. DIDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 LINCOLN MARK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 LINCOLN MARK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 LINCOLN MARK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 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 — 33 complaints
- 1997 LINCOLN MARK (current)
- 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