MYRModel Year Report

1988 Lincoln Mark

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1988 Lincoln Mark
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:34:44.541Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 5 complaints 1988 5 1990: 5 complaints 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 8 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint
1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 5 complaints 1988 5 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 8 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999
1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 5 complaints 1988 5 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 8 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999

1988: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19842
19856
19862
19873
19885
19905
19921
19938
19945
19959
19967
19974
19988
19991

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Suspension

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing air suspension system.

Show complaint excerpts

Air bags of air suspension failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-22

Steering

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

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Tie rod end seperated, resulting in wheel spliting.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-14

Service brakes

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Equipment

1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing electrical.

Show complaint excerpts

I bought the car from a individual. It is a used car dealer in mayfield ky. The ABS brake stays on, now. I only have front brake's. Sometimes the brakes work, I guess.the pedal goes to the floor with good brakes.sometimes with too good of brake's.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1988 Lincoln Mark — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Lincoln Mark 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 1988 Lincoln Mark?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Lincoln Mark have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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