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1977 Lincoln Mark V Base

The 1977 Lincoln Mark V Base is a 179-hp 6.6-liter V8 with a 3-speed c6 automatic and rear-wheel drive.

It makes 179 horsepower at 3,800 rpm and 329 lb-ft of torque at 1800 rpm.

The Mark V measures 230.3 inches long on a 120.4-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type6.6L V8 OHV
Displacement6.6 L
Horsepower179 hp @ 3,800 rpm
Torque329 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Compression Ratio8.0:1
Injection TypeMotorcraft 2150 2-barrel carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed C6 automatic
Dimensions & Weight
Length230.3 in
Width79.7 in
Height52.9 in
Wheelbase120.4 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1977 Lincoln MARK V. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Nov 16, 1979 · STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN ALUMINUM REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT ATTACHED TO TWO STEEL MOUNTING SURFACES. IN CLIMATES WHERE LARGE AMOUNTS OF ROCK SALT ARE USED, THE ALUMINUM REINFORCEMENT COULD EXPERIENCE CORROSION WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES FOR DEGREE OF CORROSION. WHERE CORROSION IS SEVERE, THE ALUMINUM REINFORCEMENT WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE MADE OF STEEL. WHERE CORROSION IS NOT SEVERE, DEALER WILL INSTALL INSULATION MATERIALS BETWEEN THE ALUMINUM AND THE STEEL COMPONENTS. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign 79V249000

Sep 23, 1977 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE CARBURETORS IN WHICH, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE SECONDARY THROTTLE PLATES MAY STICK OPEN.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CARBURETOR AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign 77V161000

Sep 13, 1977 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE FITTED WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS CONTAINING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INSERTS INTENDED FOR TRUCKS RATHER THAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR POINTER TO BE MISALIGNED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN THE SELECTOR IS BETWEEN THE NEUTRAL (N) AND DRIVE (D) DETENTS AND THE TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL INSERT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign 77V140000

Sep 14, 1976 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

NHTSA campaign 76V141000

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1977 Lincoln MARK V

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1977 Lincoln MARK V. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Tires1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 12, 1996 · Tires
“MICHELIN TIRE FAILED. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 507266) *DH”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1977 LINCOLN MARK V. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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