Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
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What breaks on a 2007 Lincoln Mark LT
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Acceleration & Cruise Control
218.2%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 91,500 mi
Airbags
218.2%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 64,850 mi
Electrical System
218.2%
Median failure at 112,000 miles
Other & Unspecified
19.1%
Median failure at 126,000 miles
Lights
19.1%
Median failure at 112,000 miles
Brakes
19.1%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 32,700 mi
Transmission & Drivetrain
19.1%
Median failure at 126,000 miles
Engine & Cooling
19.1%
Median failure at 97,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
25,000 – 49,999 miles
220.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
110.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
220.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
550.0%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA
rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that
ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do
not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2007 Lincoln Mark LT 4-DR.
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19.8% risk
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Aug 2008peak 3Dec 2025
NHTSA investigations into the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE08060Opened 14 Oct 2008Closed 9 Apr 2009TIRES:VALVE
TIRE VALVE CRACKING
ON OCTOBER 14, 2008, ODI OPENED PE08-060 TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF CRACKED AND LEAKING SNAP-IN TIRE VALVES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY.THE VALVES WERE SUPPLIED TO FORD BY TOPSEAL AUTO-PARTS, A SUBSIDIARY OF THE SHANGHAI BAOLONG AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION IN CHINA.VALVES MADE BY TOPSEAL FOR AFTERMARKET SALE WERE THE SUBJECT OF TWO RECENT SAFETY RECALLS BY TECH INTERNATIONAL (08T-018) AND DILL AIR CONTROLS (08T-028), THE LATTER OF WHICH WAS INVESTIGATED BY ODI IN PE08-036 AND EA08-022.THE DEFECT CONDITIONS ADDRESSED BY THE AFTERMARKET TIRE VALVE RECALLS BO...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 57,000 milesRaytown, MOCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MARK LT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE AND A TREE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A RIB INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BOB SIGHT FORD (610 NW BLUE PKWY, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64063, (816) 524-6550), BUT NO DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND AND THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
NHTSA complaint #11046121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 97,000 milesRoswell, GACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
UPON ENTERING GA 400 NORTHBOUND FROM US 285 WEST IN ATLANTA, I STRUCK AN OBJECT IN THE ROADWAY RESULTING IN A DELAYED BLOWOUT APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS LATER ON THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING IT TO PULL HARD TO THE LEFT. I CROSSED 4 LANES OF TRAFFIC, STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR IN THE THIRD LANE AND THEN CONTINUING ACROSS TWO OTHER LANES AND STRIKING THE CENTER CONCRETE DIVIDER WALL HEAD ON. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT AT THE TIME. I SUSTAINED MULTIPLE RIB FRACTURES, INTERNAL INJURIES RESULTING IN BLEEDING, AND FACIAL LACERATIONS. I SPENT 15 DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL RECOVERING.
NHTSA complaint #10491823 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,700 milesApopks, FLCrash
AIR BAGS
OUR 2007 LINCOLN MARK LT HAS HAD THREE ABS FAILURES WITH THIS LOW MILEAGE TRUCK. DEALER SAYS CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. IN PAST TWO BRAKE FAILURES. THIRD FAILURE CAUSED ACCIDENT AND DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. FORD IS NOT RESPONSIVE TO MY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE TRUCK IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD. WE KNOW THERE ARE A LOT OF OTHER ABS FAILURES IN THE FORD PRODUCT LINE. THE FORD FACTORY SHOULD STEP UP TO THIS PROBLEM AND SO FAR THEY HAVE NOT DONE SO. THE DEALER WE GOT IT FROM WILL ONLY GET US INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IF WE SPEND A LOT OF ADDITIONAL MONEY. THAT IS NOT RIGHT EITHER. WE NEED HELP.
NHTSA complaint #10238014 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,700 milesApopks, FLCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
OUR 2007 LINCOLN MARK LT HAS HAD THREE ABS FAILURES WITH THIS LOW MILEAGE TRUCK. DEALER SAYS CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. IN PAST TWO BRAKE FAILURES. THIRD FAILURE CAUSED ACCIDENT AND DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. FORD IS NOT RESPONSIVE TO MY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE TRUCK IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD. WE KNOW THERE ARE A LOT OF OTHER ABS FAILURES IN THE FORD PRODUCT LINE. THE FORD FACTORY SHOULD STEP UP TO THIS PROBLEM AND SO FAR THEY HAVE NOT DONE SO. THE DEALER WE GOT IT FROM WILL ONLY GET US INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IF WE SPEND A LOT OF ADDITIONAL MONEY. THAT IS NOT RIGHT EITHER. WE NEED HELP.
NHTSA complaint #10238014 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Miami, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving on the expressway, multiple system warning lights suddenly appeared on the dash with the message 'engine failsafe mode'. The engine immediately shut off and I lost power steering and power brakes while moving at highway speed. I was able to coast to the shoulder and the truck would not restart. The vehicle ran perfectly prior to this malfunction and there was no warning that a problem may exist. A mechanic determined that the Power Control Module (PCM) was corrupted and required reprogramming. I purchased a refurbished PCM and had it programmed by a locksmith to my VIN. The faulty PCM is still in my possession and available for inspection. This is a very dangerous condition that could have resulted in a crash. Fortunately, this malfunction occurred on a Saturday morning with light traffic during daylight hours. I am scared this will happen again in the future because the cause for the PCM failure is unknown. The towing fee, diagnosis and repair created a considerable financial expense on my behalf.
NHTSA complaint #11705019 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,000 milesColumbia, SC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE TWO ORIGINAL VEHICLE DOME LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE ASSEMBLY, FORD PART NO.:4L3Z-18519A70-BAG, HAVE MELTED THE PLASTIC PARTS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY INCREASING THE CHANCE OF A FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #11395048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,000 milesColumbia, SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE TWO ORIGINAL VEHICLE DOME LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE ASSEMBLY, FORD PART NO.:4L3Z-18519A70-BAG, HAVE MELTED THE PLASTIC PARTS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY INCREASING THE CHANCE OF A FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #11395048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,000 milesDeer Creek, IL
POWER TRAIN
THE TRUCK'S TRANSMISSION SHUTTERS, SO THE WHOLE TRUCK VIBRATES. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. IT CAUSES THE TRUCK TO SLOW DOWN AND OVERDRIVE DOES NOT KICK IN. SO YOU HAVE TO SLOW DOWN AND FORCE THE TRUCK TO SHIFT. THIS IS A 5.4 TRITON MOTOR. I DID CHANGE THE PLUGS AND COIL PACKS. THIS JOB IS NOT CHEAP. IF YOU LOOK AT THE FORD FORUMS I AM ONE OF THOUSANDS. IF YOU SHUT THE OVER DRIVE OFF PROBLEM IS FIXED BUT YOU CAN'T DRIVE OVER 55 WITHOUT TOASTING THE MOTOR AND USING A HUGE AMOUNT OF FUEL. IT APPEARS THIS HAPPENS VERY FREQUENTLY. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE. HTTP://M.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/F-150/2004/TRANSMISSION/NO_OVERDRIVE.SHTML
NHTSA complaint #11112620 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,000 milesDeer Creek, IL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE TRUCK'S TRANSMISSION SHUTTERS, SO THE WHOLE TRUCK VIBRATES. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. IT CAUSES THE TRUCK TO SLOW DOWN AND OVERDRIVE DOES NOT KICK IN. SO YOU HAVE TO SLOW DOWN AND FORCE THE TRUCK TO SHIFT. THIS IS A 5.4 TRITON MOTOR. I DID CHANGE THE PLUGS AND COIL PACKS. THIS JOB IS NOT CHEAP. IF YOU LOOK AT THE FORD FORUMS I AM ONE OF THOUSANDS. IF YOU SHUT THE OVER DRIVE OFF PROBLEM IS FIXED BUT YOU CAN'T DRIVE OVER 55 WITHOUT TOASTING THE MOTOR AND USING A HUGE AMOUNT OF FUEL. IT APPEARS THIS HAPPENS VERY FREQUENTLY. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE. HTTP://M.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/F-150/2004/TRANSMISSION/NO_OVERDRIVE.SHTML
NHTSA complaint #11112620 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,000 milesDeer Creek, IL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE TRUCK'S TRANSMISSION SHUTTERS, SO THE WHOLE TRUCK VIBRATES. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. IT CAUSES THE TRUCK TO SLOW DOWN AND OVERDRIVE DOES NOT KICK IN. SO YOU HAVE TO SLOW DOWN AND FORCE THE TRUCK TO SHIFT. THIS IS A 5.4 TRITON MOTOR. I DID CHANGE THE PLUGS AND COIL PACKS. THIS JOB IS NOT CHEAP. IF YOU LOOK AT THE FORD FORUMS I AM ONE OF THOUSANDS. IF YOU SHUT THE OVER DRIVE OFF PROBLEM IS FIXED BUT YOU CAN'T DRIVE OVER 55 WITHOUT TOASTING THE MOTOR AND USING A HUGE AMOUNT OF FUEL. IT APPEARS THIS HAPPENS VERY FREQUENTLY. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE. HTTP://M.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/F-150/2004/TRANSMISSION/NO_OVERDRIVE.SHTML
NHTSA complaint #11112620 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 57,000 milesRaytown, MOCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MARK LT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE AND A TREE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A RIB INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BOB SIGHT FORD (610 NW BLUE PKWY, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64063, (816) 524-6550), BUT NO DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND AND THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
NHTSA complaint #11046121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 97,000 milesRoswell, GACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
UPON ENTERING GA 400 NORTHBOUND FROM US 285 WEST IN ATLANTA, I STRUCK AN OBJECT IN THE ROADWAY RESULTING IN A DELAYED BLOWOUT APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS LATER ON THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING IT TO PULL HARD TO THE LEFT. I CROSSED 4 LANES OF TRAFFIC, STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR IN THE THIRD LANE AND THEN CONTINUING ACROSS TWO OTHER LANES AND STRIKING THE CENTER CONCRETE DIVIDER WALL HEAD ON. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT AT THE TIME. I SUSTAINED MULTIPLE RIB FRACTURES, INTERNAL INJURIES RESULTING IN BLEEDING, AND FACIAL LACERATIONS. I SPENT 15 DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL RECOVERING.
NHTSA complaint #10491823 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 97,000 milesCathedral City, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
UNABLE TO DO STANDARD MAINTENANCE BY REPLACING 100,000 SPARK PLUGS EARLY. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER, THEY ADVISED ME $1000 IF THEY DID NOT BREAK ANY PLUGS. AFTER REFUSING THE REPAIR AND PAYING $150 FOR DIAGNOSIS I MAGICALLY HAVE A BROKEN PLUG. WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN ESCALATED TO A RECALL IT IS OBVIOUS THAT FORD HAS A PROBLEM THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS. THIS MINOR REPAIR WILL NOW BE OVER $1500. SHOULD WE BUY IMPORTED VEHICLES, THAT YOU CAN PUT PLUGS IN FOR $100?
NHTSA complaint #10452940 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,700 milesApopks, FLCrash
AIR BAGS
OUR 2007 LINCOLN MARK LT HAS HAD THREE ABS FAILURES WITH THIS LOW MILEAGE TRUCK. DEALER SAYS CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. IN PAST TWO BRAKE FAILURES. THIRD FAILURE CAUSED ACCIDENT AND DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. FORD IS NOT RESPONSIVE TO MY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE TRUCK IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD. WE KNOW THERE ARE A LOT OF OTHER ABS FAILURES IN THE FORD PRODUCT LINE. THE FORD FACTORY SHOULD STEP UP TO THIS PROBLEM AND SO FAR THEY HAVE NOT DONE SO. THE DEALER WE GOT IT FROM WILL ONLY GET US INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IF WE SPEND A LOT OF ADDITIONAL MONEY. THAT IS NOT RIGHT EITHER. WE NEED HELP.
NHTSA complaint #10238014 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,700 milesApopks, FLCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
OUR 2007 LINCOLN MARK LT HAS HAD THREE ABS FAILURES WITH THIS LOW MILEAGE TRUCK. DEALER SAYS CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. IN PAST TWO BRAKE FAILURES. THIRD FAILURE CAUSED ACCIDENT AND DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. FORD IS NOT RESPONSIVE TO MY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE TRUCK IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD. WE KNOW THERE ARE A LOT OF OTHER ABS FAILURES IN THE FORD PRODUCT LINE. THE FORD FACTORY SHOULD STEP UP TO THIS PROBLEM AND SO FAR THEY HAVE NOT DONE SO. THE DEALER WE GOT IT FROM WILL ONLY GET US INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IF WE SPEND A LOT OF ADDITIONAL MONEY. THAT IS NOT RIGHT EITHER. WE NEED HELP.
NHTSA complaint #10238014 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.