Lincoln Mark Viii vs Ford Ecosport
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Lincoln Mark Viii | Ford Ecosport |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 984 | 2,449 |
| Model years covered | 1989–2000 | 2018–2022 |
| Worst model year | 1993 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 49 | 64 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 25 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 38 |
| Deaths reported | 6 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Lights | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.6% | 5.3% |
Lincoln Mark Viii by year
What breaks
Lights
576
58.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
72
7.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
51
5.2%
Brakes
45
4.6%
Electrical System
43
4.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
3.7%
Suspension
28
2.8%
Steering
22
2.2%
Ford Ecosport by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,634
66.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
216
8.8%
Other & Unspecified
149
6.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
116
4.7%
Electrical System
88
3.6%
Brakes
73
3.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
50
2.0%
Airbags
28
1.1%