7
recalls
The Lincoln Mark V has 7 recalls covering 260,063 vehicles as reported; model year 1978 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 1978: 4
Units affected
260K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Lincoln Mark V by component
- Power train3 · 35K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 82K units
- Structure1 · 125K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 16K units
- Visibility1 · 2,063 units
Lincoln Mark V recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 1979 | Lincoln Mark V (1977-1978): StructureNo. 79V249000 | Other or not stated | 125,000 |
| May 15, 1979 | Ford Bronco, E100, E150, E250 and 21 more (1979): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 79V117000 | Other or not stated | 82,000 |
| Nov 27, 1978 | Ford Bronco, Club Wagon, Econoline, F100 and 5 more (1979): Power trainNo. 78V256000 | Other or not stated | 7,000 |
| Oct 25, 1977 | Ford Bronco, Club Wagon, E100, E150 and 10 more (1978): Power trainNo. 77V185000 | Other or not stated | 19,000 |
| Sep 23, 1977 | Ford E250, E350, F150, F250 and 5 more (1977-1978): Vehicle speed controlNo. 77V161000 | Other or not stated | 16,000 |
| Sep 13, 1977 | Ford Granada, LTD, LTD II, Thunderbird and 5 more (1977-1978): Power trainNo. 77V140000 | Other or not stated | 9,000 |
| Sep 14, 1976 | Lincoln Mark V (1977): VisibilityNo. 76V141000 | Other or not stated | 2,063 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1979 Lincoln Mark V recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1979 Lincoln Mark V. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Lincoln Mark V have?
7 recalls cover the Lincoln Mark V, for 260,063 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Lincoln Mark V?
Tires: named in 2 of the 4 safety complaints about the Lincoln Mark V, then electrical system (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.