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1985 Lincoln Mark VIIProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1985 Lincoln Mark VII, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints61 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 1, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Lincoln Mark VII has problems

6 complaints 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
Engine and engine cooling20
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Suspension20
Electrical system11
Equipment10

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

2 recalls

1985 Lincoln Mark VII 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.

–no report yet

Springs: air suspension system

Recall 85V-040 · Apr 9, 1985 · 19,200 vehicles

Risk. A WIRE TO THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR COULD OVERHEAT CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE, PRIMARILY WHEN PARKED AND KEY IS REMOVED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1985 vs. every other Mark VII 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 VII median. How we score

'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1985 Lincoln Mark VII, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BRAKE FAILUREPE86067 · closed Sep 9, 1986
    Led to recall 86V-108

Own a 1985 Mark VII?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.