Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 | −44% | — | Airbag | Average |
| 2006 | 31 | 3.0× | 4 | Engine | Caution |
| 1998 | 8 | typical | — | Steering | Average |
| 1996 | 7 | −22% | — | Headlight | Average |
| 1995 | 9 | typical | — | Headlight | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Mark year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Lincoln Mark problems
Latest Lincoln Mark recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 f-150 pick up trucks as well as certain model year 2006 Lincoln mark lt vehicles. If the clockspring jumper wire comes in contact with the driver side frontal air bag lower horn plate, the wire insulation May become chafed, creating a potential for a short circuit.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer to have a new clockspring jumper wire installed that incorporates a protective mesh cover.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and Lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting May swell over time and lose retention force.
Remedy: Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall began on June 27, 2008. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Interior lighting
Certain pickup trucks fail to comply with either the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems' or FMVSS no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' these vehicles were built with a software error in the instrument cluster.
Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the instrument cluster in these vehicles. The recall began on February 27, 2006. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor May have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on November 22, 2005.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Lincoln Mark should you avoid?
2006 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Mark years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2006.
What is the best year for the Lincoln Mark?
2007 has the fewest complaints compared with other Mark years at the same age, followed by 1996. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Lincoln Mark problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (16), lights (11) and transmission & drivetrain (11). Engine complaints peak in the 2006 model year.
How many recalls has the Lincoln Mark had?
4 recalls across 1995–2007. The model year with the most is 2006. See all Lincoln Mark recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.