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LINCOLN MARK V

5 NHTSA complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 1977–1985.

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Model years
4

The LINCOLNMARK V appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 5 consumer safety complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 4 model years (1977–1985). That averages roughly 1 complaint per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year.

NHTSA has 15 investigation files tied to this model, with 1 currently open. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
19851
19841
19782
19771

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NHTSA Investigations 1 Open

RQ22004Recall QueryClosed2022-08-08

Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

RQ21002Recall QueryOpen2021-08-03

Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance

RQ19005Recall QueryClosed2019-12-19

Door Latch Failures

PE17007Preliminary EvaluationClosed2017-10-23

Steering Wheel Fastening Bolt Loosens

EA15002Engineering AnalysisClosed2015-02-27

Door Latch Failure

PE15006Preliminary EvaluationClosed2015-02-27

CNG Fuel Container Burst During A Fire

PE09031Preliminary EvaluationClosed2009-07-13

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT

PE08001Preliminary EvaluationClosed2008-01-08

LOSS OF BRAKE POWER-ASSIST

PE04078Preliminary EvaluationClosed2004-11-19

SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRE

PE04010Preliminary EvaluationClosed2004-01-22

REAR AXLE FRACTURE

View all 15 investigations

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the LINCOLN MARK V?▼
The LINCOLN MARK V has received 5 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 1977 to 1985, with 0 recalls. That averages about 1 complaints per model year.
What years of LINCOLN MARK V are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the LINCOLN MARK V from 1977 to 1985 (4 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the LINCOLN MARK V have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many LINCOLN MARK V model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common LINCOLN MARK V complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the LINCOLN MARK V are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my LINCOLN MARK V has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. LINCOLN MARK V totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.