Lincoln Mark 1993
Model Mark made in 1993 by Lincoln got 12 consumer complains as well as 24 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1993
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 95167 | 08/01/1995 | 45950 | Hard start - low reserve battery capacity at low ambient temperatures (below 32 degrees fahrenheit, 0 degrees celsius). no start-low reserve battery capacity at low ambient temperatures (below 32 degrees fahrenheit, 0 degrees celsius) bat | 04/25/1996 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 95102 | 05/01/1995 | 42087 | Vehicles may have a disconnect of the ignition control module (icm) connector or moisture buildup within the connector. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ONP/94B56 | 12/01/1994 | 37922 | Corrosion between the tamper sensor and the ignition switch casting may cause false activation of the anti-theft alarm system. *tw | 02/07/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 9573 | 04/01/1995 | 41005 | Metallic rapping noise during cold startup. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC3061950301 | 03/01/1995 | 39187 | Vehicles exhibit a high pitched whistle/whine noise coming from the engine compartment. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 95176 | 08/01/1995 | 45964 | Gauges-fuel gauge does not read full and/or empty-vehicles built through 3/1/95. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 12178 | 11/01/1998 | 613234 | Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| ONP95B64 | 10/01/1995 | 45863 | Affected cars were manufactured with a lubricant that causes the sensor to produce improper signals. improper sensor signals can cause erratic transmission shifting and, in some instances, intermediate one-way clutch failure. *tt | 04/25/1996 | |
| ONP/95B62 | 03/01/1995 | 3020210 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95515 | 03/01/1995 | 39887 | There may be an intermittent loss of torque during or just after the 3-4 upshift or in 4th gear on some vehicles. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95313 | 02/01/1995 | 39224 | Possible water intrusion in the mlp/tr sensor causing shift concern. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| 94269 | 12/01/1994 | 38062 | Delayed or no forward engagement of transmission. *tw | 02/07/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| ONP/95B62 | 03/01/1995 | 3020210 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC2850950401 | 04/01/1995 | 39837 | Torque converter clutch shudder/vibration. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 95212 | 10/01/1995 | 46478 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ONP/95B62 | 03/01/1995 | 3020210 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 9592 | 05/01/1995 | 42077 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9566 | 03/01/1995 | 39903 | Chirp or squeak noise from blower motor at low speeds. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ONP/95B62 | 03/01/1995 | 3020210 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95511 | 03/01/1995 | 39884 | Chirp or squeak from blower motor. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 9582 | 04/01/1995 | 41025 | A revised service windshield wiper motor is now available. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9546 | 02/01/1995 | 39717 | Wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9546 | 02/01/1995 | 39237 | Revised wiper motor. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/29/1994 | 9 | ||
| Electrical system failure, causing power windows/air conditioner/door locks to fail. *aw | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Ignition lock binds, causing problems w/steering column. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Headlights failed due to faulty wiring in headlight switch. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| Low beam headlights are sub-standard and produce a dangerously low amount of light, almost unsafe to drive at night. | |||
| 6 | 02/11/1999 | ||
| Both headlights are so dim that the vehicle cannot be driven at night, vehicle has been taken to the dealer on 6 occasion but the problem has not been fixed. nlm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Headlights failed due to faulty switch. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 95000 | ||
| When the problem first started to occur i noticed the power windows were goin up little slower...a few months pasted...then the major problems started to occur...when i would turn on the stereo and the ac..the ac would kick on and off the stereo would kick on and off..also one day the car would start then the next i would have to jump start it.....i took my car into the shop and they told me my alternator was bad and in turn wrecked my battery....this same problem also occured in my grandfathers 94 lincoln mark 8 his was around 100000 miles | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 55500 | ||
| Auto theft alarm goes off interrmit | |||
| 12/28/1998 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes failed continually. *dsh | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 01/15/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| The car starts bouncing alot and this air struts blow out without any warning. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 95000 | ||
| When the problem first started to occur i noticed the power windows were goin up little slower...a few months pasted...then the major problems started to occur...when i would turn on the stereo and the ac..the ac would kick on and off the stereo would kick on and off..also one day the car would start then the next i would have to jump start it.....i took my car into the shop and they told me my alternator was bad and in turn wrecked my battery....this same problem also occured in my grandfathers 94 lincoln mark 8 his was around 100000 miles | |||