Car financing: 1983 Lincoln Mark
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1983 Lincoln Mark for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
What to check when buying the 1983 Lincoln Mark
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83V028000 | 1983-03-07 | power train:automatic transmission | THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT ENGAGE, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS OCCURS IF THE LINKAGE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT ACTUATES THE PARK GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. A PIN THAT RETAINS COMPONENTS ON A LINKAGE (ACTUATING) ROD COULD BREAK AND THE LINKAGE MAY NOT ENGAGE THE... |
| 83V017000 | 1983-02-24 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift | THE SHIFT INDICATOR MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE SHIFT SELECTOR POSITION. SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR TUBE RETAINING CLIPS THAT MAY NOT BE HARD ENOUGH. THE CLIP MAY LOOSEN OR FALL OFF, AND THE SELECTOR TUBE MAY BECOME DISPLACED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1983 Lincoln Mark: before you buy
No 1983 Lincoln Mark is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before buying the 1983 Lincoln Mark, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the Mark
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA has 1 owner complaints on file. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the figures tell you
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Who the Mark suits
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Practical details
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with.
Try before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Mark for a week and see how it fits your life.
Which one to look for
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Within the 1983 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Questions first?
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1983 Lincoln Mark from us first.
Ask us about the 1983 Lincoln Mark
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1983 Lincoln Mark for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1983 Lincoln Mark
Does CarmaCars sell the 1983 Lincoln Mark?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1983 Lincoln Mark before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1983 Lincoln Mark have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.