1988 Lincoln Mark Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 154,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 Lincoln Mark (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1988 Lincoln Mark. The part named most often is brakes, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and equipment (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 154,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 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.
- Brakes1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Equipment1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Steering1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “I bought the car from a individual. It is a used car dealer in mayfield ky. The ABS brake stays on, now. I only have front brake's. Sometimes the brakes work, I guess.the pedal goes to the floor with good brakes.sometimes with too good of brake's. After I drive it awhile,the brakes pedal will fell like it has no brakes. Someone told me that the brake pressure control valve was the problem.I can't even find it! My dashlights went out.they only work when I open the door.then when I turn the key,they go out. I have to turn on the floor/defrost to keep the windows from fogging up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070015, filed 2004-01, 154,000 milesElectrical system: “Ignition switch that controls current to brake motor pump relay overheated causing wire and switch damage. Note: this ignition switch was noted in NHTSA 96v071000 and 88v118000 but not called out for MARK 7 lsc. This is the same switch. Lease update your recall for all identical switches regardless of make-model or year.”
NHTSA complaint #737061, filed 2000-11Mileage 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 154,000 and 154,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1988 Lincoln Mark 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 1988 Lincoln Mark.
Other model years of the Lincoln Mark
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 8 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 7 | 73,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 9 | 70,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 5 | 116,976 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 8 | 75,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 5 | 154,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Lincoln Mark have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1988 Lincoln Mark as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1988 Lincoln Mark is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1988 Lincoln Mark 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 1988 Lincoln Mark reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 154,000 miles and the middle half falls between 154,000 and 154,000 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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.