The headlight assembly reflective coating has all clouded and flaked off causing highly unsafe night time driving conditions. This is an extremely common issue with the mark viii for model years 93-96 with the standard halogen headlamps. Ford motor co. Is aware and should be responsible for repair / replacement of the affected parts. *Tr
Vehicle safety record
1996 Lincoln Mark Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1996 Lincoln Mark with NHTSA, most often about the lights (3) and the transmission & drivetrain (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1995 has 9 and the 1997 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Mark year, for its age
#162 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Lincoln Mark problems
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No recalls for the 1996 Lincoln Mark
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 Lincoln Mark. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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7 complaints about the 1996 Lincoln Mark
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I understand that lamps are no longer available for my hid headlights. I am concerned that the vehicle will be unsafe at night when they eventually require replacement. *Nm
Vehicle experienced intermittent vibration when transmission shifts up from third to fourth, transmission got worse and would not downshift, dealer replaced the torque converter clutch. *Slc
Vehiclle jumped from park into reverse while driver had stepped out. Vehicle hit an embankment, while traveling backwards, jumped into drive and ran over driver, severely injuring driver. Neither lincoln dealership nor a ford desing analysis engineer could find the cause for this erratic occurrence. *Ak
HEADLIGHT FAILURE.
COMOPUTER COMPONENT FAILURE.
GAS TANK DOOR RELEASE LATCH FAILED.
Lincoln Mark: every year compared
All Mark years1996 Lincoln Mark vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Lincoln Mark | 7 | 0 | D | |
| 1996 Lincoln Town Car | 269 | 10 | D | Compare |
| 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii | 106 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Lincoln Continental | 48 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1996 Lincoln Mark Vii | 2 | 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 1996 Lincoln Mark
Does the 1996 Lincoln Mark have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 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 1996 Lincoln Mark?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the lights (3), transmission & drivetrain (2), electrical system (2).
How many complaints has the 1996 Lincoln Mark had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 29, 1997 and the latest on January 23, 2014. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 Lincoln Mark a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 29 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 1996 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