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1985 Lincoln Mark VII Electrical system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1985 Lincoln Mark VII, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Engine stopped completely shut down while driving at 45mph. Hit the right rear of car & damaged right side. Failure of ignition module, replaced module for engine to function.”

NHTSA complaint #9004073, filed 2001-09

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1998120%
1991214%
1990325%
1989323%
1988727%
1987229%
1986338%
1985117%

Other parts of the 1985 Lincoln Mark VII

Brakes
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1985 Lincoln Mark VII

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology