1971 Lincoln Mark Iii recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Seat belts
What's wrong, in plain English: Seat belts may not hold you in a crash.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1971 MARK III.
- Book a repair at any authorized Lincoln dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 70V116000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: POSSIBILITY THAT FRONT AND REAR IN- BOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORS WERE IN- ADEQUATELYWELDED TO FLOOR PAN. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROP- ERLY WELDING WHERENECESSARY.)
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
12/09/2002 · Brakes
WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED CONSUMER STATES WHEN APPLING BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER HAD TO USE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE TO STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH