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Vehicle safety record
1987 Lincoln Mark Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1987 Lincoln Mark with NHTSA, most often about the steering (2) and the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1986 has 2 and the 1988 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Mark year, for its age
#122 most complained-about 1987 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1987 Lincoln Mark problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1987 Lincoln Mark
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1987 Lincoln Mark. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 1987 Lincoln Mark
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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Lincoln Mark: every year compared
All Mark years1987 Lincoln Mark vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Lincoln Mark | 3 | 0 | C | |
| 1987 Lincoln Town Car | 32 | 6 | A | Compare |
| 1987 Lincoln Continental | 9 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1987 Lincoln Mark Vii | 7 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1987 Lincoln Lincoln | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1987 Lincoln Mark
Does the 1987 Lincoln Mark have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1987 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 1987 Lincoln Mark?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (2), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1987 Lincoln Mark had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 4, 1996 and the latest on July 30, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1987 Lincoln Mark a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 57 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1987 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