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1978 Lincoln Mark VProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1978 Lincoln Mark V, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 18, 1996. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1978 Lincoln Mark V has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1978 Lincoln Mark V recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.

Best & worst years

1978 vs. every other Mark V year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mark V median. How we score

'77'78'79'84'85
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Mark V owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING LINCOLN MARK V 1978, (2) TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEED, LOSING TREADS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 982918 · Apr 18, 1996

Own a 1978 Mark V?

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