VehicleVerdict

Lincoln Mark V years to avoid

Across 1977–1985, no single Mark V year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1978 drew the most complaints; 1979 the fewest.

5

Total complaints

7

Recall campaigns

1977–1985

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Lincoln Mark V NHTSA complaints by model year2 complaints1977: 1 complaints1978: 2 complaints1979: 0 complaints1984: 1 complaints1985: 1 complaints
Lincoln Mark V NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Mark V year

YearComplaintsRecalls
198510
198410
197902
197823
197714

Common questions

What is the best year for the Lincoln Mark V?

By complaint volume, 1979 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Mark V years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Lincoln Mark V have?

Across all model years, the Mark V has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 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.