1989 Lincoln Mark VII Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Lincoln Mark VII, 23% of the 13 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.
“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 2001-12“Electric pump for the ABS is located within the wiring of accessory side of the iginiton switch. If the switch fails vheicle will lose all brakes while driving. The brake pedal will become hard and vehicle will not stop.”
NHTSA complaint #869673, filed 2000-09Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Lincoln Mark VII
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Lincoln Mark VII
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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