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1972-1976 · 5 model years

Lincoln Mark IV Problems by year

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Lincoln Mark IV across 5 model years, and it has 12 recalls. The 1976 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the wheels & tires.

Most complaints for its age19761 complaint · 2 recallsSee the 1976
Complaints
2
Recalls
12
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Mark IV complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19761200Wheels & tiresC
19750600-F
19740100-A
19731200Transmission & drivetrainC
19720300-C

Most common Mark IV problems

Lincoln Mark IV recalls 12

Latest Mark IV complaints

1976 Lincoln Mark IVWheels & tires

1St tires tread separated and tire came apart. 2Nd one failed approx. 100 Mi. Later. The failures were similar to that of firestone 500s. Tires, incl. Pressure were checked the prior morning. Per michelin(dave @ the 800#) & the local distributor, the tires are only warranteed for approx. 6 Yrs. Dave at michelin did suggest that I look at the info at www.Rma.Org. They further stated that all tire manufacturer's warrantied tires against defect for a max of 6 yrs. Neither of these tires showed any indication of...

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damage, i.E., Sidewall cracking due to exposure. Tread depth was 9/32" on the 2nd failed tire and 8/32" on the 1st. New tires have a tread depth of approx. 11/32". Having worked as a ford field eng. For 12 yrs., A shop foreman and svc. Dir. At 2 dealers I feel I am well qualified to evaluate a mtr vehicle & tires. In addition, I read the tire warranty pamphlet that came with another vehicle that I own on the oem goodyear tires. The only statement regarding the age of tires was with regard to rvs and stated that if cracking of the sidewall is present to have a tire pro evaluate the tire(s). On neither of these tires was sidewall or any exterior cracking present. Further, the interior of the tires showed no indication of overheating or any other type of potential failure. I believe that michelin manufactures the premium tire and will purchase them in the future. In the past year I have replaced my wife's firestones & my daughter's goodyears(1995 cougar & 1997 mustang conv.) With michelins. I strongly feel that either the tires had a manufacturer defect or the contact personnel are unfamiliar with what constitutes a manufacturer defect. In either case, in my opinion, I feel that it is extremely unfair to the consumer-particularly when as a rule they have an exceptional tire. To add salt to the wound, I had to use the a tire(michelin x 230r15) as a spare with no problems. I retained the failed tires. I look forward to your reply and involvement..

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 723192

Questions about the Lincoln Mark IV

Which Lincoln Mark IV years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1973 (1), 1976 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1976 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Lincoln Mark IV years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1974 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Mark IV years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Lincoln Mark IV problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (1), wheels & tires (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Lincoln Mark IV have?

NHTSA lists 12 recalls across all Lincoln Mark IV model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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