MYRModel Year Report

1986 Lincoln Mark VII

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1986 Lincoln Mark VII
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:24.286Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1986 8 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 1986: 8 complaints 1986 8 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 1986: 8 complaints 1986 8 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

1986: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

3 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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A short in the ignition switch caused fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-27

Air conditioner shut off/ dash buttons stopped working, and brakes failed while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-12

Also filed under Equipment and service brakes, hydraulic

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIREDEATH
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Vehicle parked in garage while owner was asleep. Husband died of smoke inhalation.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-22

Tires

1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.

FIRE
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In trying to pull out of snow, the rear right tire caught fire damaging the vehicle completely. Yh

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-26

Service brakes

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seats

1 of 8 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1986-02-20Service brakes, hydraulic86V023000 Wiring connections in an electrical connector to the master cylinder reservoir fluid level sensors were reversed and fail to indicate low fluid levels as specified by FMVSS 105…

    Remedy: Re-configure wiring to the fluid level sensor connector.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1986-07-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 1986-09-09 Brake failure
  3. R
    1986-08-11Electrical system86V108000 The ignition lock cylinder may hang up and not fully return to the "On" Position from the "Start" Position after starting the engine. If this occurs, the engine will remain running…

    Remedy: Replace ignition lock cylinders with revised design cylinders.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. 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 →

  5. R
    1987-10-12Fuel system, gasoline87V139000 Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

    Remedy: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    Date not on fileVehicle speed control85V115000 An aluminum casting flash on the face of the throttle body may break off and become trapped between the throttle plate and the bore in the throttle body.

    Remedy: Remove excess casting flash.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Lincoln Mark VII — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V115000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 86V023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 86V108000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 86V109000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 87V139000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Lincoln Mark VII?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Lincoln Mark VII have?
5 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.