1997 Lincoln Mark Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Lincoln Mark. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The steering was loose, consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle.”
“Horns- one corroded so much that it wont blow at all. The other is also corroded but does make a slight squeal. Problem is they are located below and behind the radiator and subject to dirt and water from the road. Safety involved in some situations.”
“Driving about 15mph, getting ready to get on pkwy and steering wheel just popped out into lap. Had taken in 2 months ago because felt vibration in steering. Didn't find any problem. *ak”
“The wheels are cracking from underneath the chrome. A blister appears before the cracking. These wheels are aluminun under the chrome and were used on 96 to 98 lsc models only. A ford representative looked at the problem, consulted with engineering, and offered to replace the wheels at 40% off…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Lincoln Mark as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.