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1972 Lincoln Mark Iv problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1972 Lincoln Mark Iv — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1972 compare to other Mark Iv years?

Mark Iv NHTSA complaints by model year, 1972 highlighted2 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 1 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 2 complaints1994: 1 complaints
Mark Iv NHTSA complaints by model year, 1972 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1972 Lincoln Mark Iv have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

72V240000SteeringSeptember 29, 1972 · 1,033,800 units
72V152000Seat BeltsJune 19, 1972 · 552 units
72V058000Latches & LocksMarch 13, 1972 · 24,540 units

1972 Lincoln Mark Iv — common questions

Is the 1972 Lincoln Mark Iv reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1972 Lincoln Mark Iv have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1972 Lincoln Mark Iv. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.