1977 Lincoln Mark V 400/351

Summary:

Would never trade this Lincoln for any of the newer cars of today!

Faults:

Steering wheel has too much play in it.

Poor idling.

Power locks are weakening.

Outrageously poor gas consumption.

General Comments:

Had this yacht for 23 years and still enjoy driving it.

A true classic of the 70's.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th September, 2004

13th Nov 2004, 19:56

Steering play can be corrected by adjustment screw on steering box. If no adjustment is left in box just replace box. They are still available as rebuilt units and this fixed mine perfectly. My high idle problem turned out to be a broken vacuum line and a minor carb adjustment. Gas mileage on mine runs 11-12 in town 16-17 on the road. The ride, comfort, safety, and cheap insurance costs more than make up for this. Thanks, Wick in Eagleville, Tn.

24th Aug 2005, 00:01

To Wick from Eagleville, Tn: Many thanks for the tip on the steering box!

19th Jun 2009, 07:24

The steering box is located on the driver side mounted on the frame of the vehicle. Just pop the hood and look down by the firewall.

15th Nov 2012, 11:33

If you still own the car, and enjoy driving it often (I imagine you do) I'd suggest checking the ratio of the rear-end, and if you have the performance (?) rear-end ratio, then change it to the lower ratio for better fuel economy... it makes a difference.

I originally owned a 1978 Town Coupe with 460, then bought a 1977, same car and engine, but boy, what a difference in fuel economy! Don't forget to change the gear at the end of the speedo cable that goes into the tranny.

1978 Lincoln Mark V cartier series 400 ( 6.6 )

Summary:

Cruising in style

Faults:

I had to replace the water pump and decided to do the radiator at the same time.

I replaced the fuel tank, it was leaking at the seams.

The steer box rotted out and replaced it with a close ratio one. Parking lots became a breeze.

General Comments:

After driving this car, I have an idea of handling an Aircraft Carrier out at sea.

This car always turned heads where ever it went. It was Wedge wood blue inside and out.

If your looking for the ultimate cruiser, this is your answer.

A very thirsty car of gas city 8 mpg and highway 12 mpg.

Would I buy another one of these beasts, you bet I would, in a heart beat.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 24th April, 2004

24th Oct 2007, 09:27

Ultra-cruiser..

-hard to think a car this size is a 2 door " sport " version of the Lincolns in it's time.

-had mine for 4 years with a little trouble, but well worth it!!

-looking for another or a townie!!!

29th Jan 2009, 17:02

I have a brochure featuring the 1978 MARK V. For that year, the colour scheme for the Cartier designer Mark V was beige with beige leather seats with dark red seat accents.

AS for myself, I had the pleasure to have the use of an 1979 Bill Blass designer Mark V. The car was a looker. The car did not have the optional opera windows. for this year, the " carriage roof " (pseudo convertible top) was exclusive to the Bill Blass. Over the years, I have seen examples of the Bill Blass with the optional opera windows. What an eye sore. Albeit, I will admit the windows probably did help with the parallel parking.

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1977 Lincoln Mark V 460 V8

Summary:

A gas sucking super model

Faults:

It tends to idle extremely high sometimes, and sometimes it will idle at normal speeds.

Gas Hog.

General Comments:

I got this car last summer and its I'm perfect condition. It has never broken down or has given me any trouble. The only thing wrong with it is the really high idle.

The inside is the best. You can ride in it for hours. The sunroof is very big, almost the whole roof.

It can go pretty fast at top speeds, but I get about 9-10 miles per gallon.

Killer 8-track.

I will never get rid of it, I'm hoping to keep it for as long as I can.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th March, 2004

15th Nov 2012, 11:42

If you have a high idle and really poor (relatively) gas mileage, I'd really look at a vacuum leak. Given the age of the vehicle, you probably have cracked hoses, and leaks at the fittings. I'd really suggest buying lengths of hose at the correct inside diameter and replacing everything. Do the headlights stay closed when the car's sitting for a day? That's one indicator.

Also, I suggested to someone else on this site about changing the rear-end ratio... believe me, it makes a difference! You might have to change the entire physical rear-end, plus the little gear at the end of the speedo cable that goes into the tranny, but if you drive your car often, you'll notice a big difference. Acceleration is a little slower, but thinking about the gas you save, while driving a nice car, will put a smile on your face!