Lincoln Mark Vii 1984
Model Mark Vii made in 1984 by Lincoln got 1 consumer complain, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding power train, tires and unknown or other. The car had one investigation (parking brake). There were some recalls concerningseat belts, steering and unknown or other. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.4l, 5.0l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.4L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 25/39/30 | $ 720 | 5 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 17/27/20 | $ 1102 | 5 | 83 815 | |||
| ( 2.4L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 26/41/32 | $ 693 | 5 | 84 113 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V134000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 530000 | 12/22/1983 | OVSC | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/20/1983 | 01/11/1984 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: interior systems; seat belts and upper torso restraint attachments.consequences of defect: in severe collisions, the shoulder belt attachmentcould separate, increasing the possibility of occupant injury.note: manufacturer advises that seat belts should continue to be used at alltimes, as substantial benefits may still be obtained. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V003000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 11800 | 01/20/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/13/1984 | 02/13/1984 | 571 | 114 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The steering wheel may be locked when the ignition key is in the off position and the gear shift lever is not in park. this condition constitutes a non compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, theft protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Key release control cable will be inspected and modified if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; ignition lock.consequences of defect: the design is intended to prevent the key from beingremoved when it is in any position except lock. the defect may cause thesteering wheel to lock while the vehicle is still in motion, possibly resultingin loss of control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V004000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 11800 | 03/02/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/13/1984 | 02/15/1984 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Labels specifying vehicle capacity weight and designated seating capacity overstate the maximum load permissible for both occupants and luggage. the label is in non compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The incorrect label will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: labels, information and certification.consequences of defect: the incorrect information could mislead the consumerand result in an overloaded vehicle. premature tire failure, or handlingproblems could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
| PE89039 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/09/1989 | 06/13/1989 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 05/18/1997 | |||
| While parked an electrical short in the wiring, causing vehicle to catch on fire in engine compartment. *ak | |||