1997 Lincoln Mark VII Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mark VII years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Lincoln Mark VII. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Mark VII model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Lincoln Mark VII problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Lincoln Mark VII recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Lincoln Mark VII.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Air ride suspension is too low to the tires when drivin vehicle. Ts...*ak
While driving about 65 mph vehicle lost all steering capability. Steering wheel began lost, and was able to spin around in a complete circle. Somehow, driver was able to stop vehicle saeely. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Please provide any further information.*ak
Other Lincoln Mark VII years
← 1996 Mark VII · 1998 Mark VII →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Mark VII | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Mark VII | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Mark VII | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Lincoln Mark VII?
Owners most often report steering, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Lincoln Mark VII?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Lincoln Mark VII a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mark VII model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.