Lincoln MARK problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
52 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
88,201 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1984 to 1999 model years. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Exterior Lighting:Headlights is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 52 complaints (21.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 17.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 9.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 7.7% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 7.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 |
Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 11; Unknown Or Other: 6; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 3; Steering: 3; Electrical System: 2; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 2
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 40 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
1995: 11; 1996: 10; 2000: 5; 2001: 6; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 7; 2006: 5; 2007: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Exterior Lighting:Headlights leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10550907 · 2013-11-05 (November 5, 2013)
NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON MINUTES LATER WHILE ON MY WAY HOME. I COME TO A STOP AT A LIGHT AND THE BRAKES HAD COMPLETELY FAILED. I WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY RECALL UNTIL I WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ABS PUMP MOTOR. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED AROUND 1991-1992 IT WAS A PRIVATE SALE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 86,402 miles reported. Look up ODI 10550907 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10070015 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
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/DE…
Owner-reported narrative. 154,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10070015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 983095 · 1996-04-19 (April 19, 1996)
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD, ELECTRICAL SHORT ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, INVESTIGATED BY FIRE DEPT IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 983095 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10070571 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED TO OCCUR I NOTICED THE POWER WINDOWS WERE GOIN UP LITTLE SLOWER...A FEW MONTHS PASTED...THEN THE MAJOR PROBLEMS STARTED TO OCCUR...WHEN I WOULD TURN ON THE STEREO AND THE AC..THE AC WOULD KICK ON AND OFF THE STEREO WOULD KICK ON AND OFF..ALSO ONE DAY THE CAR WOULD START THEN THE NEXT I WOULD HAVE TO JUMP START IT.....I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME MY ALTERNATOR WAS BAD AND IN TURN WRECKED MY BATTERY....THIS SAME PROBLEM ALSO OCCURED IN MY GRANDFATHERS 94 LINCOLN MARK 8 HIS WAS AROUND 100000 MILES
Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10070571 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483320 · 1995-08-25 (August 25, 1995)
NO INTERLOCK SYSTEM, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO GO FROM PARK INTO ANY OTHER GEAR, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483320 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489341 · 1995-04-20 (April 20, 1995)
GEAR SHIFT LEVER PUSH BUTTON BROKE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION GOING INTO REVERSE INSTEAD OF OVER DRIVE. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489341 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006986 · 2003-02-11 (February 11, 2003)
THE STEERING WAS LOOSE, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006986 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10069112 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 55K MILES. PRIMARY SYMPTOM WAS SHUDDERING DURING OVERDRIVE GEAR SHIFTS. (79K) HEATER WILL NOT WORK. UNIT ONLY BLOWS COLD AIR. VEHICLE EATS ROTORS. ROTORS NEED TO BE TURNED OR REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. ELECTRIC STEERING ADJUSTMENT WON'T GO UP OR DOWN. TEMPORARILY FIXED BY BEATING ON STEERING WHEEL.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10069112 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10055623 · 2004-01-21 (January 21, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. SMOKE WAS COMING IN THROUGH THE VENTS. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE VALVE COVER TO ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10055623 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
1984: 0; 1985: 0; 1986: 0; 1987: 0; 1988: 0; 1990: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0; 1997: 0; 1998: 0; 1999: 0