1993 Ford Taurus vs 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1993 Ford Taurus | 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,557 | 239 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 113 | 55 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 54 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 49 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 105,664 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Lincoln Mark Viii |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 638 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 140 | 172 |
| Power Train | 174 | 8 |
| Visibility | 157 | 14 |
| Suspension | 164 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 156 | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 107 | 9 |
| Structure | 69 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 100 | 8 |
| Overheating | 83 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 48 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 31 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 27 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 19 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 16 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 0 |
1993 Ford Taurus
1993 Lincoln Mark Viii
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.