1996 Lincoln Mark recalls & problems
The 1996 Lincoln Mark has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 7 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is visibility (8 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints7filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1996 Lincoln Mark.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility Power window devices and controls; Sun/moon roof assembly | 8 | — |
| Exterior lighting Headlights | 5 | — |
| Structure Body › Door | 4 | — |
| Equipment Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.; Appliance › Air conditioner | 4 | — |
| Power train Automatic transmission › Torque converter; Automatic transmission | 3 | — |
| Electrical system Wiring › Interior/under dash | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components › Disc › Rotor | 2 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | — |
| Steering Hydraulic power assist system | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline Storage › Tank assembly | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Jan 23, 2014 · 73,000 milesElectrical system
THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY REFLECTIVE COATING HAS ALL CLOUDED AND FLAKED OFF CAUSING HIGHLY UNSAFE NIGHT TIME DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE MARK VIII FOR MODEL YEARS 93-96 WITH THE STANDARD HALOGEN HEADLAMPS. FORD MOTOR CO. IS AWARE AND SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR / REPLACEMENT OF THE AFFECTED PARTS. *TR - Aug 15, 2006Exterior lighting › Headlights
I UNDERSTAND THAT LAMPS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR MY HID HEADLIGHTS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL BE UNSAFE AT NIGHT WHEN THEY EVENTUALLY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. *NM - Oct 26, 1998Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT VIBRATION WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS UP FROM THIRD TO FOURTH, TRANSMISSION GOT WORSE AND WOULD NOT DOWNSHIFT, DEALER REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH. *SLC - Mar 10, 1997 · crash · 1 injuryPower train › Automatic transmission
VEHICLLE JUMPED FROM PARK INTO REVERSE WHILE DRIVER HAD STEPPED OUT. VEHICLE HIT AN EMBANKMENT, WHILE TRAVELING BACKWARDS, JUMPED INTO DRIVE AND RAN OVER DRIVER, SEVERELY INJURING DRIVER. NEITHER LINCOLN DEALERSHIP NOR A FORD DESING ANALYSIS ENGINEER COULD FIND THE CAUSE FOR THIS ERRATIC OCCURRENCE. *AK - Dec 31, 1996Exterior lighting › Headlights
HEADLIGHT FAILURE. - Aug 1, 1996Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
COMOPUTER COMPONENT FAILURE. - Aug 21, 1996Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
GAS TANK DOOR RELEASE LATCH FAILED.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.