Lincoln Mark VII MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lincoln Mark VII has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 1984 to 1992. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (1984) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 3 | 24 mpg | 16 mpg | #12 of 32 (65th pct) | n/a | Diesel, Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1985 | 2 | 22 mpg | 17 mpg | #15 of 34 (58th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel, Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1986 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #25 of 38 (35th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1987 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #24 of 38 (38th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1988 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #33 of 43 (24th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1989 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #37 of 52 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1990 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #33 of 51 (36th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1991 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #33 of 57 (43th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1992 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #33 of 50 (35th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lincoln Mark VII placed highest in 1984 at #12 of 32, and lowest in 1989 at #37 of 52. It spent 2 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO), turbocharged, Diesel | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 16.2 | $4,050 | 462.72727272727275 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO) | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 15.5 | $3,900 | 442.60869565217394 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (FFS) CA model | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 14.9 | $3,750 | 424.1666666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 → 1985 | 24 → 22 mpg | -2 mpg | 523 gal |
| 1985 → 1986 | 22 → 19 mpg | -3 mpg | 605 gal |
| 1987 → 1988 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
What Mark VII fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1992 Lincoln Mark VII burns 639 to 639 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1992 model year is $3,450 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 18 mpg the Lincoln Mark VII is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $626 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lincoln nameplates
Every Lincoln model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.