1989 Lincoln Mark VII Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 177,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns 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
- 18 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Lincoln Mark VII (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and engine cooling (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 177,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns 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.
- Brakes3 23%
- Electrical system3 23%
- Engine cooling2 15%
- Exterior lighting2 15%
- Seat belts1 7.7%
- Seats1 7.7%
- Body and structure1 7.7%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.7%
Example complaints
Brakes: “While driving could step on the brakes pedal, but brakes will not operate at the time of applying, especially in cold wheater. Dealer said that problem was with the hydraulic vacuum switch which will not work on time. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8001304, filed 2001-12Electrical system: “Electrical failure in engine compartment resulted in fire after car was turned off. Insurance adjuster believed it was a failure of the voltage regulator. Resulted in the complete loss of the car, in excellent condition, with only 35,000 miles on it since new. I would like to know if any other similiar complaints had been filed by others. Thank you, kurt pfeffer”
NHTSA complaint #710696, filed 1999-08Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 177,000 and 177,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1989 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 | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1989 Lincoln Mark VII in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 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 1989 Lincoln Mark VII have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1989 Lincoln Mark VII as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Lincoln Mark VII is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 1989 Lincoln Mark VII been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1989 Lincoln Mark VII get?
The EPA rates the 1989 Lincoln Mark VII (Mark VII, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1989 Lincoln Mark VII reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 177,000 miles and the middle half falls between 177,000 and 177,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.