MYRModel Year Report

1991 Lincoln Mark VII

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1991 Lincoln Mark VII
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:41:02.404Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln Mark VII Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 7 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 5 complaints 1998
1991: 14 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19856
19868
19877
198826
198913
199012
199114
19923
19933
19941
19953
19962
19972
19985

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

7 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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ENGINE WAS RUNNING, CAR WAS IN PARK, FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUTTING THE CAR IN DRIVE, THE ENGINE REVVED WIDE OPEN CAUSING CAR TO SHOOT OUT INTO TRAFFIC CAUSING ACCIDENT. REPEATEDLY PUMPED BRAKE TO NO AVAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000828

SEATS

2 of 14 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing head restraint.

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VEHICLES HEAD REST DESIGN IS INSUFFICENT.THE HEADREST LAYS TOO FAR BACK ON SEAT.DOES NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST WHIPLASH/INJURY. TT *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 19951107

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood.

FIRE
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THE MIRROR SWITCH DOESN'T MOVE THE MIRROR TO THE RIGHT POSITION DESIRED AND IT SMELL LIKE SWITCH IS ON FIRE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100222

Also filed under VISIBILITY

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE THAT STARTED FROM THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER. OWNER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE FIRE BY DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY. THE DEALER WAS CALLED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. OWNER WILL HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990908

VISIBILITY

1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Lincoln Mark VII — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Lincoln Mark VII?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Lincoln Mark VII have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.