1988 Lincoln Mark Vii
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 Lincoln Mark Vii. Newest first.
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
26 complaints1 involved a crash5 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
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
- Tires › Tread/belt
Uniroyal tire P225 60 R16 experienced tread separation causing other damage to vehicle. *slc
- Seats
Drivers seat mounting failed. *Et
- Tires › Tread/belt
The uniroyal tigar paw radial p225/60r16 tire experienced tread separation while driving causing extensive damage to the vehicle. *mjs
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
While driving at any speed, when attempting to brake, the brake pedal IS hard and there IS no brakes whatsover , no matter how hard you push down. After stopping with emergency brakes, the brakes return to normal. this has happened numerous times and we have had the car serviced by our local ford…
While driving at any speed, when attempting to brake, the brake pedal IS hard and there IS no brakes whatsover , no matter how hard you push down. After stopping with emergency brakes, the brakes return to normal. this has happened numerous times and we have had the car serviced by our local ford dealer as well as other repair centers and they cannot locate the problem. this car IS unafe to drive and we don't know what to do. It IS too valuable to junk but we may have to.
- Tires
Tiger paw gts with only 45,000 miles aftermarket, tire size p225/60r16, dot # bexonc2u436. While driving at approximately 65 mph rear driver's side tire tread separated ,and pieces of rubber destroyed mirrors and wheelwell about approx, $1,000 worth of damage. Driver was able to maintain control…
Tiger paw gts with only 45,000 miles aftermarket, tire size p225/60r16, dot # bexonc2u436. While driving at approximately 65 mph rear driver's side tire tread separated ,and pieces of rubber destroyed mirrors and wheelwell about approx, $1,000 worth of damage. Driver was able to maintain control and pull over to right into the grass median. Also, 5 days prior to incident felt a vibration and thought it had to do with gears, but actually it was the tires in the process of separating. *ak the customer states that the uniroyal rubber company should be responsible for the damage to the vehicle caused by the tire failure. *yh
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Along with brakes failing (which I just had replaced) the a/c, turn signals, power locks, and windows also failed. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Headlights are turning brown with age. Replacing bulbs do not help. There IS no after-market replacement for this item. Many cares form both ford and lincoln are having this problem. The headlights are dim and the light produced by the bulb IS dimmed by the plastic covering. There are a great…
Headlights are turning brown with age. Replacing bulbs do not help. There IS no after-market replacement for this item. Many cares form both ford and lincoln are having this problem. The headlights are dim and the light produced by the bulb IS dimmed by the plastic covering. There are a great number of these cars on the road (both ford and lincolns that are having this problem. There IS no work around for this problem. It IS very dificult to see the road during rain and fog with these lights. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Decorative black, plastic component's glue rotted off of intake manifold. Then dropped onto left/bank exhaust pipes, causing small fire, smoke and "sweet" smelling fumes. Driver was exposed to fumes while trying to pull vehicle off busy freeway onto the shoulder and trying to extinguish small…
Decorative black, plastic component's glue rotted off of intake manifold. Then dropped onto left/bank exhaust pipes, causing small fire, smoke and "sweet" smelling fumes. Driver was exposed to fumes while trying to pull vehicle off busy freeway onto the shoulder and trying to extinguish small flames. Vehicle was towed to local shop where it was discovered what happened ( all the plastic did not burn and you could tell what the plastic was from the half that did not burn). Ford motor company would not -- even when driver requested information from their msds department -- disclose the chemical composition of the plastic or harmful effects it may create. The driver of this particular car had to pay an independent lab to analyze the composition. This had to be done due to the severe swelling (to the point that their skin was splitting); nausiusness, loss of appetite, and dry cough the driver experienced within the first 30 days after exposure (also hospitalized twice due to these conditions within the first 30 days); kidney biopsy was positive, have been under a physician's care at shand's teaching hospital, university of florida, gainesville. It's not fair that I was exposed to this -- for no reason -- no one else should have to go though what I had to do -- thanks to the uncooperative ford motor company and their msds department. I believe that if I had access to the plastic's chemical compostion, my recovery time would have been much less (still seeking treatment for occasional spontaneous swelling). Thank you for your time and cooperation. pamela oakes 11625-5 cleveland avenue avenue, fort myers, fl 33907 (941)278-0086. *ak
- Electrical system · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Electical and fuel injection component fire under the hood
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
When front air suspension system malfunctioned, the vehicle just dropped. The suspension on the left rear went out twice (once in december of 91 and january of 92).the right front air suspension IS out at this time. The vehicle IS being serviced by dealership for this problem. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injector leaks gas, it could catch on fire. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Consumer put vehicle in park and turne dvehicle off. When ignition was turned on vehicle accellerated foward. Consumer slammed on brakes and vehicle did not stop, resulting in a collision.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch on vehicle cause 80% brake failure. Problem IS intermittent. Cause unknown. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle continuously stalls in traffic, accident occurred to do vehicle stalling.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
*Ignition switch failed and shorted out, causing wiring to overheat/smoke, resulting in stalling. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Slowly driving at 20mph, took foot off of the gas pedal the throttle opened and caused the vehicle to take off in excessive speed. please describe details. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
While driving the front air suspension failed, causing the front end to drop down. please describe details. *ak
- Service brakes, air › Disc › Pads
Rear brake pads overheat and make noises at slow speeds, and they wear excessively.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The driver's side seat and shoulder belt, once locked, it disconnects or unlocks.*ak
- Electrical system › Starter assembly › Solenoid
Vehicle was driven (2) miles and parked and engine compartment caught on fire. Due to an electrical short in starter solenoid. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Drove vehicle, parked vehicle, went into house, went to start vehicle, no starting, looked under hood, noticed was a fire and went out on its own. *ak *jb
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicle caught fon fre caused by ignition switch. Please describe. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Electrical system caught fire under hood, then went thru dash. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belts on driver side will no longer latch.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Driver seat failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 627747This aritlce IS to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised mechanical hood lamp switch.
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
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