Lincoln Mark 1996

Model Mark made in 1996 by Lincoln got 31 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1996

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
1217811/01/1998613234Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs06/19/2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
9521210/01/199546478The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par04/25/1996

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
08/01/1996107/15/1996
 Comoputer component failure.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12/28/19984
 Vehicle experienced several engine problems, engine light illuminated and dealer could not figure out why, dealer replaced o2 sensor in an attempt to remedy the illuminating light, vehicle would overheat, both engine covers cracked, thermostat and gasket were replaced, bearing was defective, cooling fan failed, hose clamp to thermostat was reinstalled, secondary air injection pump was replaced. *slc
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
1
 Air conditioner began to blow hot air. *slc
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
10/26/19985
 Cds would pop out, radio would sometimes not turn off, after several replacements, the radio would not shut off, dealer replaced radio again. *slc
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
08/15/20061
 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
01/31/20001
 Chrome side headlight was loose, dealer replaced the lens assembly. *slc
12/31/1996108/01/1997
 Headlight failure.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
08/21/1996106/01/1996
 Gas tank door release latch failed.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
03/10/199706/30/1996
 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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
10/26/19982
 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
10/26/19981
 Vehicle experiences vibration while braking, dealer replaced front rotors. *slc
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
01/31/20001
 Power steering fluid leaking. *slc
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
10/26/19981
 Drivers side door handle seal was falling off, passenger outside door handle broke, pad on the drivers door by the control panel was falling off. *slc
10/26/19985
 Cds would pop out, radio would sometimes not turn off, after several replacements, the radio would not shut off, dealer replaced radio again. *slc
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
10/26/19985
 Cds would pop out, radio would sometimes not turn off, after several replacements, the radio would not shut off, dealer replaced radio again. *slc
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
10/26/19982
 Drivers side view mirror was loose, windshield wiper switch would have to be wiggled to work, dealer found a short in the wiper switch, sunroof was leaking and making noises, dealer replaced the stripping and now needs to make an adjustment. *slc
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
10/26/19982
 Drivers side view mirror was loose, windshield wiper switch would have to be wiggled to work, dealer found a short in the wiper switch, sunroof was leaking and making noises, dealer replaced the stripping and now needs to make an adjustment. *slc
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING
10/26/19982
 Drivers side view mirror was loose, windshield wiper switch would have to be wiggled to work, dealer found a short in the wiper switch, sunroof was leaking and making noises, dealer replaced the stripping and now needs to make an adjustment. *slc