1991 Lincoln Mark Vii
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Visibility
The mirror switch doesn't move the mirror to the right position desired and it smell like switch IS on fire. *Tr
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brake light cam on, anti-lock no longer works. repair the anti-lock brakes and the broke parking brake cable. the broke pare for the anti lock braking system was the rear wheel sensor. Either the manufactor nor after market vendor had the replacement part. resulting in no anti-lock benefits.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When driving and attempting to stop and upon depressing brake pedal brakes failed to respond, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer determined cause was a malfunction in rear ABS sensor. Please provide any further details.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
Engine was running, car was in park, foot was on the brake. immediately after putting the car in drive, the engine revved wide open causing car to shoot out into traffic causing accident. repeatedly pumped brake to no avail. the motor stayed wide open. finally shut off engine, but was going too fast to avoid bouncing off of truck into curb.
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
While traveling and when depressing gas pedal vehicle would not speed up. Also, transmission clip needed to be replaced. Please provide further information. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While driving there was an electrical fire that started from the cigarette lighter. owner was able to stop the fire by disconnecting the battery. The dealer was called about this problem. Owner will have vehicle repaired. please provide any further information. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
When driving on the freeway heard engine racing while transmission was in overdrive. drive dropped transmission down to drive and pulled over . got back on the freeway, putit in overdrive at 30mph and engine was racing again. driver realized didn't have overdrive. Was told by the dealer that it was the trottle control grommet. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
When I apply my brakes, the pedal gets hard and the car shakes and I am not sure that it will stop..after a second if I push hard enough the pedal will go all the way to the floor and I am never sure it IS going to stop. I have taken it to the local dealership and they cannot fix it. I hate…
When I apply my brakes, the pedal gets hard and the car shakes and I am not sure that it will stop..after a second if I push hard enough the pedal will go all the way to the floor and I am never sure it IS going to stop. I have taken it to the local dealership and they cannot fix it. I hate driving the car in heavy traffic because I am never sure that I will be able to stop. IS there anything that can be done instead of waiting for a complete failure for this problem to be fixed??
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Vehicle failed to pass smog test due to a malfunction in vaccum to line which was not being drilled through. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Consumer noticed driver's side rear disc brakes not operating due to a fitting, not drilling for fluid to go to that wheel. Manufacturer notified. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle brakes failed twice. *ak consumer states the pressure switch in the anti-brake system had to be replaced.*jb
- Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
Head restraint IS positioned too far back to protect driver/passenger from whiplash in the event of an accident.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS, when brakes are applied complete loss of effectiveness , pedal goes to the floor. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
Vehicles head rest design IS insufficent.the headrest lays too far back on seat.does not provide protection against whiplash/injury. tt *jb
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.
- 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.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601341Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio.
- 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.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 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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