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
Vehicle safety record
1986 Lincoln Mark Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1986 Lincoln Mark with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the seats & seat belts (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1985 has 6 and the 1987 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Mark year, for its age
#122 most complained-about 1986 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1986 Lincoln Mark problems
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No recalls for the 1986 Lincoln Mark
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1986 Lincoln Mark. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1986 Lincoln Mark
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Drivers motor belt jammed in locked position. *Dsh
Lincoln Mark: every year compared
All Mark years1986 Lincoln Mark vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Lincoln Mark | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 1986 Lincoln Town Car | 50 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 1986 Lincoln Continental | 8 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1986 Lincoln Mark Vii | 8 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Lincoln Lincoln | 1 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1986 Lincoln Mark
Does the 1986 Lincoln Mark have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1986 Lincoln Mark right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Lincoln Mark?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1986 Lincoln Mark had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 11, 1995 and the latest on November 5, 2013. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1986 Lincoln Mark a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lincoln Mark year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lincoln Mark years have the most complaints?
1995 (9), 1998 (8), 1996 (7). See every Lincoln Mark year compared.
What should I do if my 1986 Lincoln Mark has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data