How many recalls does the 1971 Lincoln Mark Iii have?

The 1971 Lincoln Mark Iii has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1971 Lincoln Mark Iii has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1971 Lincoln Mark Iii?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1971 Lincoln Mark Iii Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 Lincoln Mark Iii has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,600 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 70V116000 1970-09-25 4,600 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT FRONT AND REAR IN- BOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORS WERE IN- ADEQUATELYWELDED TO FLOOR PAN.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROP- ERLY WELDING WHERENECESSARY.)

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving at normal speed consumer states when appling brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer had to use emergency parking brake to stop. Please provide any further information. Ph”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2002-12-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1971 Lincoln Mark Iii as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.