1991 Lincoln Mark VII Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 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 vehicle speed control of the 1991 Lincoln Mark VII, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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 2000-08“When driving on the freeway heard engine racing while transmission was in overdrive. Drive dropped transmission down to drive and pulled over . Got back on the freeway, putit in overdrive at 30mph and engine was racing again. Driver realized didn't have overdrive. Was told by the dealer that it was the trottle control grommet.”
NHTSA complaint #846000, filed 1999-08“While traveling and when depressing gas pedal vehicle would not speed up. Also, transmission clip needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #861971, filed 2000-05Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Lincoln Mark VII
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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