1995 Lincoln Mark viii problems
The Lincoln Mark VIII is a grand touring luxury sport coupe that was marketed by Lincoln from the 1993 to 1998 model years. The first generation of the Mark series branded entirely as a Lincoln, the Mark VIII again served as a counterpart of the Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar. Though maintaining its traditional brand rivalry with the Cadillac Eldorado, the Mark VIII was also developed to become more competitive against luxury coupes from automakers around the world.
Replacing the Fox platform of the Mark VII, the Mark VIII was the exclusive model to use the FN10 chassis, a derivative of the MN12 platform developed for the Thunderbird and Cougar. Growing slightly in size (primarily in wheelbase), the Mark VIII was developed with independent suspension for all four wheels; at the time, the only other rear-wheel drive American cars to do so (alongside the Thunderbird and Cougar) were the Chevrolet Corvette and Dodge Viper RT/10. Matching the Cadillac Northstar engine, the Mark VIII was fitted with a dual-overhead cam 4.6L V8, the first Ford Motor Company vehicle fitted with such an engine.
Through its six-year production run, the Mark VIII was manufactured by Ford at its Wixom Assembly Plant (Wixom, Michigan). As of current production, the model line is the final generation of the Mark series and Lincoln has not introduced a direct successor to the model line ever since its 1998 discontinuation.
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Common 1995 Lincoln Mark viii problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII, several common problems have been identified:
- Air Suspension Issues:
- Owners have reported problems with the air suspension system failing, leading to the car sitting low or becoming bouncy.
- The rubber bladders on the air struts can dry out and crack over time, necessitating expensive replacements.
- Some owners have opted for non-air conversion kits to address these issues.
- Transmission Problems:
- The transmission in the Lincoln Mark VIII can experience issues like harsh shifting due to the 1-2 accumulator spring breaking.
- Heat-related problems are common, highlighting the importance of installing a transmission cooler and using Mercon V fluid.
- Head Gasket Failures:
- First-generation four-valve motors in these cars are known for a tendency to blow head gaskets, causing significant engine issues.
- Head gasket failures can be costly to repair and are a major concern for owners of the Lincoln Mark VIII.
- Electrical and Sensor Failures:
- The car is equipped with numerous sensors and gadgets that are prone to failure over time.
- Issues with the power steering pump, mirrors, HVAC buttons, window motors, and blend door arm have been reported by owners.
- Electrical components like the sound system and wiring can be problematic and challenging to repair.
- Headlight Problems:
- Base model cars are known for having poor-quality halogen headlights that can cause visibility issues.
- The reflective coating inside the headlights can peel off due to heat, affecting the brightness and effectiveness of the lights.
These common problems with the 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII highlight various challenges that owners may face, ranging from suspension and transmission issues to electrical and engine-related concerns. Addressing these issues promptly and proactively maintaining the vehicle can help mitigate potential problems and ensure a smoother ownership experience.
How reliable is the Lincoln Mark 8?
Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average Lincoln score is 6.19 while the Mark VIII comes in at 0.79.
How much horsepower does a 1995 Lincoln Mark 8 have?
280 hp1995 Lincoln Mark VIII / Horsepower
What is the MSRP for a 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII?
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is highly versatile Coupe starting from $39425. Available powertrain includes a standard 280 horsepower, 4L NA V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32V engine and 4-Speed Automatic transmission. It gives mileage of 16 MPG in city and 23 MPG on highway.
Does Lincoln Mark VIII have air suspension?
This section will briefly explain the air-suspension on the Mark VIII. There are two air struts up front that look like conventional McPherson struts with huge airbags wrapped around them instead of springs.
Are Lincoln Mark VIII rare?
We also get a photo showing the Collector's Edition badge, identifying it as number 424. According to Markviii.org, 1,386 were built all total so it's indeed a rare machine.
Does Lincoln Mark VIII have air suspension?
This section will briefly explain the air-suspension on the Mark VIII. There are two air struts up front that look like conventional McPherson struts with huge airbags wrapped around them instead of springs.
What was the fastest Lincoln Mark 8?
182.694 miles per hour
Ford took the car to the Bonneville Salt Flats, where Holly Hedrich took the car to 182.694 miles per hour (294.017 kilometers per hour) in a two-way run, setting a class record. A dynamometer rated the 4.6-liter mill between 290 and 205 horsepower (219 and 220 kilowatts).
Does the Lincoln Mark VIII have a Cobra engine?
But it's got a motor. In it. Well Cobra motor swap guys technically. It's got a Lincoln Mark 8 motor. In it released. In 1993. The Lincoln Mark 8.
1995 Lincoln Mark viii car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Lincoln Mark viii problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Exterior lighting problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Structure problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1995 Lincoln Mark viii vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1995 Lincoln Mark viii
The NHTSA has received 157 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1995 Lincoln Mark viii. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1995 Lincoln Mark viii vehicles.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-21
- Crash: 1
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM AND DO NOT REFLECT ENOUGH LIGHT. AFTER MY MOTHER COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD AND RAN OFF AND HAD AN ACCIDENT I INSTALLED HID BULBS BUT STILL THE SAME PROBLEM DUE TO THE HOUSING GIVING VERY LITTLE REFLECTION OUT TO THE ROAD.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-22
- VIN: 1LNLM91V2SY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM CAUSING THE CONTACT TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-03
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: DIM HEADLIGHTS CAUSE POOR STREET VISIBILITY AND HIT VEHICLE PARKED IN THE STREET IN A DARK COMMERCIAL AREA. HEADLIGHTS CANNOT BE OPENED TO SERVICE AND HEADLIGHTS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO ORDER NEW. NO AFTERMARKET OPTIONS. HAS BEEN USING HIGH BEAMS IN DARK AREAS. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-04-02
- VIN: 1LNLM91V9SY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HEADLIGHT LENS BECOMES DISCOLORED AND NO REPLACEMENT AND LENS CANNOT BE REMOVED TO CLEAN INSIDE. LIMITS VISUALIZATION OF ROAD AND ONE COULD HIT WILD ANIMALS CROSSING THE STREET. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-01
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT DUE TO POOR LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. HIGH BEAMS EQUIVALENT TO WHAT LOW BEAMS SHOULD BE. HAVE EVEN REPLACED HEADLIGHTS WITH USED PARTS WITH MORE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL INTACT. HAVE PURCHASE POLISHING KITS FOR LENS. LENS REMAINS YELLOWED AND SCRATCHED, AND LIGHTING DIM DESPITE USE OF SYLVANIA SILVER STAR BULBS. NO NEW HALOGEN LIGHTS AVAILABLE, AND USE PARTS ARE WELL OVER 100 A PIECE, AND CONTAIN THE SAME DEFECTS. HID KITS ARE $150+. OWNER SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AFTERMARKET ENHANCEMENTS TO VEHICLE TO ALLOW FOR SAFE NIGHT DRIVING WHEN HEADLIGHT DIMNESS IS DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE INHERENT DESIGN OF THE HEADLIGHTS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-13
- VIN: 1LNLM91VXSY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TRAVELING FROM DALLAS, TX TO ATHENS, AL 7:30PM LIGHTS SO DIM I COULD BARELY SEE THE ROAD AHEAD. I HAVE USED CLEANING KITS SEVERAL TIMES TO CLEAN THE HEADLIGHT LENS WITH NO RESULTS. I ALSO PURCHASED AND INSTALLED REPLACEMENT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES FROM EBAY WITH NO IMPROVEMENT IN THE LIGHTING. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL DIFFERENT BULBS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. THIS IS REALLY A SAFETY PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN LUCKY SO FAR. ..UPDATED 01/17/2013 *BF
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-27
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE VIEW OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. MOST OF THE TIME I CANNOT EVEN TELL IF MY HEADLIGHTS ARE ACTUALLY ON WHEN I TURN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. I AM FORCED TO USE MY BRIGHTS JUST TO SEE THE ROAD IN ORDER TO DRIVE SAFELY, BUT THIS IMPAIRS THE VIEW FOR ON COMING TRAFFIC. IN ADDITION, CONVERSION KITS AND LABOR ARE EXPENSIVE, AND I SHOULD NOT BE SUBJECT TO PAY FOR AN AFTERMARKET MODIFICATION TO UPGRADE MY VEHICLE WHEN THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT VIOLATES THE DRIVER'S SAFETY. IN ADDITION, THE HEADLIGHTS THEMSELVES HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED SO WHEN THEY DO MALFUNCTION FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO PURCHASE THE HEADLIGHT OR AN UPGRADED VERSION. FURTHERMORE, NEWER MARK VIII'S (>1996) HAVE A TOTALLY DIFFERENT HEADLIGHT DESIGN AND DO NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM, BUT PARTS ARE NOT INTERCHANGABLE AND APPLYING AN AFTERMARKET HEADLIGHT REQUIRES PRECISION AND EXPENSIVE BODY WORK. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-26
- VIN: 1LNLM91V0SY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HEADLIGHTS ON MY 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII ARE HORRIBLY DIM. DRIVING AT NIGHT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. WHEN IT'S RAINING OR FOGGY IT'S EVEN WORSE. NEW BULBS DO NOTHING SINCE THE PLASTIC LENSES ARE ALL YELLOWED AND THE CHROME REFLECTIVE MATERIAL IS GONE. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-01-31
- VIN: 1LNLM91V2SY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: POOR NIGHT VISIBILITY DUE TO SEVER DEGRADATION OF OEM HEADLAMP SYSTEM AND THAT THIS MAKES NIGHT DRIVING DANGEROUS IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE WITH OUT SOME SORT OF AFTERMARKET LIGHTING SYSTEM OR OEM REPLACEMENTS WHICH WILL SOON FAIL AND CAUSE THE ISSUE ALL OVER AGAIN. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-09
- VIN: 1LNLM91V1SY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII. HE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 07V336000) IN SEPTEMBER 2007. THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND ADVISED NOT TO CALL BACK. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,000 AND THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. AS OF DECEMBER 5, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. 1/02/08.*LJ UPDATED 12/31/07. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- VIN: 1LNLM91V6SY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 1995 MARK VIII WITH A RECALL CONCERNING THE HEADLAMPS. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAN NOT BE DRIVEN DURING THE NIGHT TIME DUE TO HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THESE RECALLS. *KB
CHILD SEAT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-04
- Crash: 1
- Components: CHILD SEAT
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION, AND UPON IMPACT AT 45 MPH, THE REAR FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT DETACHED FROM THE BASE WITH THE INFANT RESTRAINED INSIDE WITHOUT WARNING. THE BASE REMAINED SECURED BY THE SEAT BELTS. THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE INFANT AND THE SEAT FROM THE REAR FLOORBOARD. THE INFANT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THE POLICE WERE ALERTED, AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. THE CHILD SEAT WAS AN EVENFLO, MODEL NUMBER 5751318P1, AND THE DATE OF MANUFACTURER WAS MAY 16, 2003. UPDATED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-12
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1LNLM91V5SY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I OWN A 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII. ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2006, WHILE I WAS ASLEEP IN MY HOME, MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR. THE IGNITION WAS OFF. THE LAST IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN WAS THE PREVIOUS NIGHT. IT WAS PARKED AROUND 6:00 P.M. ON THE 11TH OF AUGUST. I WOULD NOT HAVE KNOWN IT WAS ON FIRE IF THE NEIGHBOR HAD NOT SEEN THE FIRE AND BEAT ON MY DOOR TO WAKE ME UP. *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-22
- VIN: 1LNLM91V5SY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: VERY HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT IN 2 WAY TRAFFIC. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-12-29
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: OEM HEADLIGHT SYSTEM FAILS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE NIGHT TIME VISIBILITY WHICH CAUSES CONCERNS IN DRIVING AT NIGHT TIME DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. AT THIS TIME I AM RESEARCHING PRICES TO REPLACE THE LAMPS OR ENTIRE ASSEMBLY AND THEY AREN'T CHEAP! *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-24
- VIN: 1LNLM91V8SY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: MY HEADLIGHTS ON MY 95 LINCOLN MARK VIII ARE THE WORST ENGINEERED HEADLIGHTS THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN ON A LUXURY VEHICLE. THEY ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO ILLUMINATE THE ROAD AHEAD. I HAVE TO USE THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS TO SEE DOWN THE ROAD AND THAT IS NOT RIGHT FOR ON COMING TRAFFIC BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-03
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1LNLM91V6SY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: STOCK AND STANDARD AFTERMARKET HEADLIGHTS ON GENERATION ONE LINCOLN MARK VIII ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY IN PLACES LIKE WASHINGTON STATE. I HAVE RUN OFF THE ROAD MANY OCCASIONS. HEADLIGHTS DO NOT GIVE ENOUGH LIGHT TO SAFELY DRIVE AT NIGHT OR IN RAIN/BAD WEATHER. PERSONALLY I HAVE HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS DO TO THE LACK OF LIGHT AND OR HAD TO USE BRIGHTS. IF IT EVER DOES HAPPEN I WILL DEFIANTLY GO AFTER FORD MOTOR COMPANY. YOU PLAIN AND SIMPLY CAN'T SEE THE ROAD, ANYTHING ON THE ROAD, STREET SIGNS, LANE MARKERS, FOG LINES, NOTHING. YOU ARE ESPECIALLY BLIND WHEN ONCOMING TRAFFIC IS THERE WHEN ITS DARK OR RAINING. I LITERALLY HAVE TO MEMORIZE WHERE I AM GOING SO I CAN TRY TO GET THERE SAFELY AS SUCH I CAN'T SEE A DARN THING. I HAVE TRIED NEW HEADLAMP HOUSINGS, NEW LIGHT BULBS, EVEN $25 A PIECE AND NOT ANY IMPROVEMENT ADJUSTING FROM FORD DEALERSHIPS AND ON MY OWN. THERE IS NO SAFE PLACE TO MOUNT FOG LIGHTS EITHER. FORD HAS HID LIGHTS FOR LCS MARK VIII'S THAT WOULD WORK BUT AVG. JOE CAN'T AFFORD THE $$$ TO DO THE CONVERSION. I COME FROM A FAMILY OF COPS AND KNOW THE LAW WELL, FORD IS LIABLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS AS A RESULT OF THIS DESIGN FLAW. *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-14
- VIN: 1LNLM91V9SY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII HEADLIGHTS VERY DIM, HARD TO SEE ROAD AT NIGHT. *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-13
- VIN: 1LNLM91V3SY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: ON MY 95 LINCOLN MARK VIII THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE REAL POOR SEEING AT NIGHT TIME I THOUGHT THIS WAS JUST A SIMPLE FIX BUT BEING ON THE INTERNET I SEE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE I HAD CALLED UP FORD THEY HAD TOLD ME THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IT IS TO BUY NEW LIGHTS AT A COST OF OVER 600 $ PER SIDE I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR I JUST WANTED TO BRING IT TO YOUR ATTENTION AND LET YOU KNOW ABOUT IT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-05
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: "I HAVE A 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII LSC. THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE SO DIM, AT NIGHT I AM UNABLE TO HAVE A FULL VISUAL OF WHAT MOST CAR-OWNERS ARE ABLE TO SEE. THIS PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY CAR, WITH BRAND NEW BULBS)I KNOW SOME PEOPLE THAT HAVE AROUND THE SAME YEAR AS ME WITH THE SAME MODEL (2 1994'S AND 1 1995) THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO LOOKED INTO IT THROUGH VAST AMOUNTS OF MARK VIII FORUMS AND THE RESULT IS THE SAME. THIS IS A HAZARD TO EVERYONE'S SAFETY IN AND AROUND THESE VEHICLES, AND THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT MUST BE RECTIFIED BY THE LINCOLN MANUFACTURE. THIS IS A DEFINITE RECALL MATTER. THANK YOU " J. SCHOTTHOEFER *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-11
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1LNLM91V8SY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: POORLY DESIGNED HEADLIGHTS THAT WERE UPGRADED BY LINCOLN IN 1996 THE UPGRADE SHOULD HAVE BEEN RETROFIT INTO THE 1993-1995 CARS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE ALONG THE SAME LINES AS MAKING ANTILOCK BRAKES OPTIONAL. SAFETY FEATURES ARE NOT OPTIONS! *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-30
- VIN: 1LNLM91VXSY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I HAVE A 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE SO DIM, AT NIGHT I AM UNABLE TO HAVE A FULL VISUAL OF WHAT MOST CAR-OWNERS ARE ABLE TO SEE. THIS PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY CAR, (WITH BRAND NEW BULBS). I KNOW A FEW PEOPLE THAT HAVE AROUND THE SAME YEAR AS ME WITH THE SAME MODEL (2 1994'S AND 1 1995) AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO LOOKED INTO IT THROUGH VAST AMOUNTS OF MARK VIII FORUMS AND THE RESULT IS THE SAME. THIS IS A HAZARD TO EVERYONE'S SAFETY IN AND AROUND THESE VEHICLES, AND THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT MUST BE RECTIFIED BY THE LINCOLN MANUFACTURER. THIS IS A DEFFERENT RECALL MATTER. THAN YOU NICOLAS L. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-27
- VIN: 1LNLM91V8SY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HEADLIGHTS ARE DANGEROUS. NIGHT DRIVING IS TOTALLY UNSAFE. CANNOT SEE WELL EVEN WITH HIGH BEAMS ON. *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-20
- VIN: 3FALP6538SM
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I OWN A 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE HEADLIGHTS PROVIDE INADEQUATE VISIBILITY AT NIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATE PREMATURELY. I BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE OF POOR DESIGN. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-19
- VIN: 1LNLM91V0SY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED ON INSIDE,CHROME REFLECTOR BURNS AWAY. PURCHASED NEW HEADLAMP UNITS AND IN LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS SAME THING HAPPENED,1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII,VERY HARD TO USE CAR AT NIGHT WITH THIS PROBLEM, OVER $500 TO REPLACE. *JB
1995 Lincoln Mark viii recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1995 Lincoln Mark viii.
- Manufacturer: Robert Bosch LLC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
- Summary: Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
- Consequence: A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
- Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
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Arden Walker 2025-01-05
I bought this car as a winter beater to commute to work, but I never expected to fall in love with it! I have owned several Ford collector cars and have had experience with American, Japanese, German, and other cars. This car is amazing at 160,000 miles and it can easily outperform most new cars on the road and give a good run to almost anything else out there. It has an electronic power chip and produces about 350 horsepower while still being fuel-efficient. The glass has 50% black tint, and the new stereo with the original JBL system is excellent. I believe I have another classic car on my hands!
Hipolito Wuckert 2025-01-04
We purchased the car with 18000 miles on it. We now have more than 80000 miles. Several cross country trips in comfort, and a pleasure to drive. However, we have experienced an issue with the rotors on the brakes that continue to chatter and require machine turning. This seems to be a design weakness of Ford. As much as we like this car, we are hesitant to consider any Ford product currently on the market.
Henri Douglas 2025-01-01
The Lincoln Mk VIII marks the end of a glorious line by Ford/Lincoln. It is unfortunate that tastes change and the line was discontinued in 1958, as it is a loss to the automobiling public. My Mark VIII (175,000 miles) is now considered a classic. With its new engine (50,000 miles ago - and not the fault of the car!), it is ready for many thousands more miles of pleasurable driving. Owning a Lincoln is a symbol of class, and owning a Mark is the pinnacle of luxury!
Amari Harris 2024-11-25
This is one of the faster, most comfortable, and reliable luxury sports cars I have ever driven. It's a shame that the Mark VIII was discontinued.
Sidney Pagac 2024-10-28
I bought this car as a daily driver, and I must say, it's one of the nicest cars ever built by any company! The styling, performance, and quality of this vehicle are way beyond anything built before or since. I'm sure this is a classic car in the making. The Cobra engine has 4 camshafts, 32 valves, and port fuel injection, making it untouchable. I would buy another one if they still made them, but you can't kill this bulletproof engine as long as you maintain it.