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SuspensionPart report

1988 Lincoln Mark VII Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1988 Lincoln Mark VII, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year.

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.

“When front air suspension system malfunctioned, the vehicle just dropped. The suspension on the left rear went out twice (once in december of 91 and january of 92).the right front air suspension is out at this time. The vehicle is being serviced by dealership for this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #828659, filed 1998-10

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1998120%
1990433%
198828%
1987114%
1985233%

Other parts of the 1988 Lincoln Mark VII

Electrical system
7 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Lincoln Mark VII

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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