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1973 Lincoln Mark Iv problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1973 Lincoln Mark Iv — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1973 compare to other Mark Iv years?

Mark Iv NHTSA complaints by model year, 1973 highlighted2 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 1 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 2 complaints1994: 1 complaints
Mark Iv NHTSA complaints by model year, 1973 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1973 Lincoln Mark Iv problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1100%

Does the 1973 Lincoln Mark Iv have recalls?

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

73V177000Electrical SystemAugust 28, 1973 · 41,462 units
72V240000SteeringSeptember 29, 1972 · 1,033,800 units

1973 Lincoln Mark Iv — common questions

Is the 1973 Lincoln Mark Iv reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1973 Lincoln Mark Iv have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1973 Lincoln Mark Iv. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.