1985 Lincoln Mark recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1985 Lincoln Mark owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (5), Body / structure (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (6)
07/07/1998 · Electrical system
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING, POSSIBLE CAUSE A FAULTY IGNITION MODULE. *AK
10/11/1996 · Electrical system · fire
THE CAR WENT UP IN FLAMES DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE CAR WAS PARKED. FIRE DEPT. RESPONDED AND PUT FIRE OUT. *AK
09/24/1996 · Body / structure
INDEX FINGER ON LEFT HAND WA SCRUSHED BY AUTOMATIC TRUNK-PULL DOWN CLOSING MECHANISM/ATTEMPTIN GTO OPEN THE TRUNK AND IT IMMEDIATELY STARTED TO CLOSE AND DRIVER'S FINGER WAS SMASHED BETWEEN TRUNK AND FENDER. *AK
04/22/1996 · Electrical system · fire
IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK
04/19/1996 · Electrical system · fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD, ELECTRICAL SHORT ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, INVESTIGATED BY FIRE DEPT IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
04/19/1996 · Electrical system · fire
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK