MYRModel Year Report

1987 Lincoln Mark VII

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1987 Lincoln Mark VII
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:54.780Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 7 complaints 1987 7 1988: 26 complaints 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 1987: 7 complaints 1987 7 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 1987: 7 complaints 1987 7 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

1987: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE

Power train

2 of 7 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing floor shift and automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Started car, released emergency brake, put car into gear and the car accelerated and hit a wall, nojury . *ak consumer states that the top of the gear selector came off while trying to shift into neutral.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-10-30

Also filed under Electrical system and vehicle speed control

Electrical system

2 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and module.

CRASH

Vehicle speed control

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH

Suspension

1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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 →

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Lincoln Mark VII — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V139000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Lincoln Mark VII?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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