1996 Lincoln Mark Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles, 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 1996 Lincoln Mark (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Lincoln Mark. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 73,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 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.
- Exterior lighting4 57%
- Electrical system2 29%
- Brakes1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Equipment1 14%
- Fuel system1 14%
- Steering1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
Example complaints
Exterior lighting: “Vehicle experienced intermittent vibration when transmission shifts up from third to fourth, transmission got worse and would not downshift, dealer replaced the torque converter clutch.”
NHTSA complaint #562592, filed 2001-08Transmission and drivetrain: “Vehiclle jumped from park into reverse while driver had stepped out. Vehicle hit an embankment, while traveling backwards, jumped into drive and ran over driver, severely injuring driver. Neither Lincoln dealership nor a ford desing analysis engineer could find the cause for this erratic occurrence.”
NHTSA complaint #528018, filed 1998-01Mileage 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 73,000 and 73,000 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 1996 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 1996 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 1996 Lincoln Mark have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Lincoln Mark as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Lincoln Mark is reported most often?
Exterior lighting is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 1996 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 1996 Lincoln Mark reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 73,000 miles and the middle half falls between 73,000 and 73,000 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.