Lincoln Mark iv problems

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The Continental Mark IV is a personal luxury car that was marketed by the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company from the 1972 to 1976 model years. The third generation of the Mark series, the Mark IV grew in size over its Continental Mark III predecessor. As with the previous generation, the Mark IV saw little direct competition in the American marketplace, competing nearly exclusively against the Cadillac Eldorado (redesigned for 1971).

As with the Mark III, the Mark IV shared its chassis with the Ford Thunderbird, with the Mark IV receiving its own bodywork below the windows. Hidden headlights made their return, along with a radiator-style grille, and a Continental spare tire trunklid. For 1976, the Designer Series option package was introduced; in what would become a tradition for the Mark series (and later Lincoln), the option consisted of specially coordinated exterior and interior trims developed between Lincoln and contemporary fashion designers.

Ford assembled the Continental Mark IV at its Wixom Assembly Plant (Wixom, Michigan) facility alongside the Ford Thunderbird and the Lincoln Continental. For 1977, the Mark IV underwent a substantial revision, becoming the Continental Mark V.

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Common Lincoln Mark iv problems

Based on the information gathered from various sources about the Lincoln Mark IV cars, here are some common problems reported by owners:

Cracked Door Armrests: Another common problem is cracked door armrests. Finding replacements for these armrests can be challenging, but it's not a reason to pass up on a car since it's a prevalent issue across many vehicles of this model.

A/C and Power Accessories: The air conditioning system and power accessories like power windows and door locks are components that commonly experience issues in the Lincoln Mark IV. If these features are not functioning correctly, repairs can add up quickly.

Rag Joints: Rag joints are another area of concern. While there are resources available detailing how to replace them, it's a part that may need attention due to wear and tear over time.

Front Spindle Bearing and Transmission Slippage: Owners have reported issues with the front spindle bearing and transmission slippage in the Lincoln Mark IV. These mechanical problems can affect the performance and drivability of the vehicle.

General Mechanical Reliability: Despite some common issues, the Lincoln Mark IV is generally considered a reliable vehicle mechanically. Owners often find these cars to be dependable and well-built, with few major mechanical problems reported.

These common problems highlight areas where potential buyers and owners of the Lincoln Mark IV should pay attention to ensure the vehicle's optimal performance and longevity.

What is the difference between the Lincoln Continental Mark IV and V?

Mark IV power remained unchanged though with significantly less power thanks to lower compression and smog equipment. Released in 1977, the Continental Mark V was a major revision of the Mark IV, the rounded styling of the previous generation replaced by sharp edges and straight lines.

What year Lincoln Continental is the most desirable?

The most valuable of this era are the first-year, 1961 cars; from there, values of most configurations drop. While sedans and coupes (across all model years) are usually worth within 5–7 percent of each other, the rare and desirable convertibles are worth approximately 250 percent more than their hardtop brethren.

How much horsepower did the Lincoln Mark IV have in 1972?

224 net hp

The Mark IV delivered 224 net hp, down quite a bit from the 365 hp of the 1971 model. Some of that loss reflects the change from gross to net horsepower in 1972, but the earlier engine had a 10.5:1 compression ratio, while the new 460 had only 8.5:1. The Continental Mark IV had changes in every model year in this era.

How much horsepower does a 1973 Lincoln Mark IV have?

Specifications for Lincoln Continental Mark IV 7.5 V8 SelectShift, 211hp, 1973.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Lincoln Mark iv years

We have researched Lincoln problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Lincoln Mark iv cars and compiled the top 3 most problematic Lincoln Mark iv model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Lincoln Mark iv model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Lincoln Mark iv years

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Lincoln Mark iv car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Lincoln Mark iv , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

Power train problems
Tires problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Lincoln Mark iv vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

The NHTSA has received 2 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Lincoln Mark iv . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Lincoln Mark iv vehicles.

List of Lincoln Mark iv complaints

Lincoln Mark iv 1976

Date Of Incident: 2000-05-02
Date Complaint: 2000-05-25
Components: TIRES
Summary: 1ST TIRES TREAD SEPARATED AND TIRE CAME APART. 2ND ONE FAILED APPROX. 100 MI. LATER. THE FAILURES WERE SIMILAR TO THAT OF FIRESTONE 500S. TIRES, INCL. PRESSURE WERE CHECKED THE PRIOR MORNING. PER MICHELIN(DAVE @ THE 800#) & THE LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR, THE TIRES ARE ONLY WARRANTEED FOR APPROX. 6 YRS. DAVE AT MICHELIN DID SUGGEST THAT I LOOK AT THE INFO AT WWW.RMA.ORG. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT ALL TIRE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTIED TIRES AGAINST DEFECT FOR A MAX OF 6 YRS. NEITHER OF THESE TIRES SHOWED ANY INDICATION OF DAMAGE, I.E., SIDEWALL CRACKING DUE TO EXPOSURE. TREAD DEPTH WAS 9/32" ON THE 2ND FAILED TIRE AND 8/32" ON THE 1ST. NEW TIRES HAVE A TREAD DEPTH OF APPROX. 11/32". HAVING WORKED AS A FORD FIELD ENG. FOR 12 YRS., A SHOP FOREMAN AND SVC. DIR. AT 2 DEALERS I FEEL I AM WELL QUALIFIED TO EVALUATE A MTR VEHICLE & TIRES. IN ADDITION, I READ THE TIRE WARRANTY PAMPHLET THAT CAME WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT I OWN ON THE OEM GOODYEAR TIRES. THE ONLY STATEMENT REGARDING THE AGE OF TIRES WAS WITH REGARD TO RVS AND STATED THAT IF CRACKING OF THE SIDEWALL IS PRESENT TO HAVE A TIRE PRO EVALUATE THE TIRE(S). ON NEITHER OF THESE TIRES WAS SIDEWALL OR ANY EXTERIOR CRACKING PRESENT. FURTHER, THE INTERIOR OF THE TIRES SHOWED NO INDICATION OF OVERHEATING OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF POTENTIAL FAILURE. I BELIEVE THAT MICHELIN MANUFACTURES THE PREMIUM TIRE AND WILL PURCHASE THEM IN THE FUTURE. IN THE PAST YEAR I HAVE REPLACED MY WIFE'S FIRESTONES & MY DAUGHTER'S GOODYEARS(1995 COUGAR & 1997 MUSTANG CONV.) WITH MICHELINS. I STRONGLY FEEL THAT EITHER THE TIRES HAD A MANUFACTURER DEFECT OR THE CONTACT PERSONNEL ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH WHAT CONSTITUTES A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. IN EITHER CASE, IN MY OPINION, I FEEL THAT IT IS EXTREMELY UNFAIR TO THE CONSUMER-PARTICULARLY WHEN AS A RULE THEY HAVE AN EXCEPTIONAL TIRE. TO ADD SALT TO THE WOUND, I HAD TO USE THE A TIRE(MICHELIN X 230R15) AS A SPARE WITH NO PROBLEMS. I RETAINED THE FAILED TIRES. I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR REPLY AND INVOLVEMENT..

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Lincoln Mark iv 1973

Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
Date Complaint: 1999-11-26
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO IN REVERSE ON ITS OWN. YH

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Recalls Lincoln Mark iv

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the Lincoln Mark iv.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

Model: Lincoln Mark iv 1976
Report Received Date: 2007-08-27
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Summary: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.