1991 Lincoln Mark VII Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 100,120miles, 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 1991 Lincoln Mark VII (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1991 Lincoln Mark VII. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (3) and electrical system (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,120 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 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.
- Brakes6 43%
- Electrical system2 14%
- Seats2 14%
- Engine cooling1 7.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “When I apply my brakes, the pedal gets hard and the car shakes and I am not sure that it will stop..after a second if I push hard enough the pedal will go all the way to the floor and I am never sure it is going to stop. I have taken it to the local dealership and they cannot fix it. I hate driving the car in heavy traffic because I am never sure that I will be able to stop. Is there anything that can be done instead of waiting for a complete failure for this problem to be fixed??”
NHTSA complaint #710497, filed 1999-08Vehicle speed control: “Engine was running, car was in park, foot was on the brake. Immediately after putting the car in drive, the engine revved wide open causing car to shoot out into traffic causing accident. Repeatedly pumped brake to no avail. The motor stayed wide open. Finally shut off engine, but was going too fast to avoid bouncing off of truck into curb.”
NHTSA complaint #727849, filed 2000-08Electrical system: “While driving there was an electrical fire that started from the cigarette lighter. Owner was able to stop the fire by disconnecting the battery. The dealer was called about this problem. Owner will have vehicle repaired. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #847142, filed 1999-09Mileage 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 100,120 and 100,120 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 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 1991 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 1991 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 1991 Lincoln Mark VII have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1991 Lincoln Mark VII as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Lincoln Mark VII is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 3.
Has the 1991 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 1991 Lincoln Mark VII get?
The EPA rates the 1991 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 1991 Lincoln Mark VII reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,120 miles and the middle half falls between 100,120 and 100,120 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.