VehicleVerdict

Lincoln Mark Iv years to avoid

Across 1972–1994, no single Mark Iv year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1976 drew the most complaints; 1975 the fewest.

4

Total complaints

12

Recall campaigns

1972–1994

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Lincoln Mark Iv NHTSA complaints by model year2 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 1 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 2 complaints1994: 1 complaints
Lincoln Mark Iv NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Mark Iv year

YearComplaintsRecalls
199410
197622
197506
197401
197312
197203

Common questions

What is the best year for the Lincoln Mark Iv?

By complaint volume, 1975 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Mark Iv years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Lincoln Mark Iv have?

Across all model years, the Mark Iv has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.