MYRModel Year Report

1985 Lincoln Mark VII

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1985 Lincoln Mark VII
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:04.506Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1985: 6 complaints 1985 6 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 7 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 5 complaints 1998
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 6 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 7 complaints 1987 1988: 26 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1989 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 6 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 7 complaints 1987 1988: 26 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1989 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998

1985: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19856
19868
19877
198826
198913
199012
199114
19923
19933
19941
19953
19962
19972
19985

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

2 of 6 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing air suspension system.

Show complaint excerpts

Hi my car experienced an electrical short to the compressor motor for my 1985 Lincoln continental Mark VII. I called Ford motor dealers and then Ford motor co. All of them said there was no recalls for my 1985.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-05-01

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Air suspension control module failed, causing vehicle to drop down in rear.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-25

Also filed under Equipment

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Service brakes

2 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Equipment

1 of 6 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

Electrical system

1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing module.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Engine stopped completely shut down while driving at 45MPH. Hit the right rear of car & damaged right side. Failure of ignition module, replaced module for engine to function.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-10-10

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1985-03-30Suspension85V040000 A malfunction may occur in the air suspension electrical circuitry.

    Remedy: Replace control module with a newly designed module.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1986-07-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 1986-09-09 Brake failure
  3. R
    1986-08-11Service brakes, hydraulic86V109000 Under certain conditions, contacts in brake system relay could remain closed, causing the brake pump motor to run continuously, causing it to overheat and eventually fail.

    Remedy: Replace pump motor relays.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Lincoln Mark VII — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V040000 · Suspension
  • Recall 86V109000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Lincoln Mark VII reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Lincoln Mark VII?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Lincoln Mark VII have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.