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Lincoln Mark years to avoid

The Lincoln Mark years to avoid are 1996 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1999 is the cleanest year on record.

106

Total complaints

0

Recall campaigns

1984–1999

Years covered

1

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Mark years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
1996High complaint rate33

Every Mark year

YearComplaintsRecalls
199910
1998120
199740
1996avoid330
1995100
199470
1993120
199210
199050
198880
198730
198620
198560
198420

Common questions

What are the worst Lincoln Mark years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Mark years to avoid are 1996. The cleanest year on record is 1999.

What is the best year for the Lincoln Mark?

By complaint volume, 1999 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Mark years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Lincoln Mark have?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the Mark.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.