Lincoln Mark VIIModel year report

1987 Lincoln Mark VII Problems

Complaints: 7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: —no mileage reported
Recalls: 1campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating: —overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy: 19 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 5 an injury, 2 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Started car, released emergency brake, put car into gear and the car accelerated and hit a wall, nojury . Consumer states that the top of the gear selector came off while trying to shift into neutral. The original computer was replaced in june of 1994 due to hard starting and rough idle.”

NHTSA complaint #804311, filed 1996-10

Engine cooling: “While parked in secure parking lot approximately 3 hours; owner notified by building security vehicle was on fire, engine compartment fire, cause unkown, extinguished by fire department, vehicle totaled.”

NHTSA complaint #809395, filed 1997-02

Transmission and drivetrain: “Failure of a snap together plastic bushing, which connects the shift selector cable to the transmission bellcrank, caused vehicle to lurch backwards. The owner was knocked down and foot was run over by vehicle as a result.”

NHTSA complaint #546754, filed 1997-02

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1987 Lincoln Mark VII version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

Version	Engine	Transmission	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr
Mark VII RWD	5.0L 8-cyl	4-speed automatic	16	24	19	$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

87V139000Sep 4, 1987
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Covers: Lincoln Mark VII 1986–1988, Ford Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988 +18 more
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Recall details for the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII.

Other model years of the Lincoln Mark VII

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
1998	5	—	0	—	—	—	Not enough data
1991	14	100,120	0	—	18	—	Not enough data
1990	12	—	0	—	18	—	Not enough data
1989	13	177,000	0	—	18	—	Not enough data
1988	26	—	1	—	18	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1987	7	—	1	—	19	—	Not enough data
1986	8	—	5	—	19	—	Not enough data
1985	6	—	2	—	17	—	Not enough data

All Lincoln Mark VII model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.

Has the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII get?

The EPA rates the 1987 Lincoln Mark VII (Mark VII, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.