1998 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 1998 Lincoln Mark viii problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII, several common problems have been identified:
- Air Suspension Issues:
- Owners have reported frequent problems with the air suspension system, leading to the car lowering unexpectedly or failing to rise properly.
- Many have opted for non-air conversion kits to replace the air suspension, such as those offered by Strutmasters.com, to save on repair costs.
- Some have experienced issues with the air ride system light coming on intermittently, indicating potential air pump or compressor problems.
- Transmission Problems:
- Complaints include issues with the transmission, such as harsh shifting due to the 1-2 accumulator spring breaking, especially in early models.
- Heat-related transmission problems have been noted, prompting recommendations for a transmission cooler and the use of Mercon 5 transmission fluid.
- Headlight Quality:
- Owners have expressed dissatisfaction with the poor quality of the headlights, particularly in base models, where halogen bulbs can cause the reflective coating to peel off.
- A DIY fix involving baking the headlights to re-coat them has been suggested to improve visibility.
- Interior Component Failures:
- Various interior components have been reported to fail over time, including HVAC buttons, window motors, and the ashtray door.
- The blend door arm breaking in 1997-1998 models can lead to issues with the HVAC system, requiring a complex dash removal for repair.
- Electrical and Sensor Problems:
- The Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with numerous sensors and gadgets that are prone to failure, leading to issues like malfunctioning mirrors and faulty power steering pumps.
- Problems with the power steering pump leaking, air suspension sensors failing, and issues with the mass airflow systems have been highlighted by owners.
These common problems with the 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII can be challenging and costly to address, prompting some owners to seek alternative solutions like conversion kits or DIY repairs. Regular maintenance and proactive monitoring of these known issues can help owners mitigate potential problems and ensure a smoother driving experience with this classic vehicle.
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.
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.
How many 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII were made?
Production figures of entire Mark VIII Series:
| Year Model | Number Built | Percentage up or down from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 20,782 | -26% |
| 1996 | 13,625 | -34% |
| 1997 | 16,805 | +23% |
| 1998 | 14,357 | -14.5% |
How much is a 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII?
$38/Month* *Estimated payments based on Kelley Blue Book® Fair Purchase Price of $2,234 at 3.19% APR for 60 months with $500 down for well-qualified buyers. For illustrative purposes only and not an offer/commitment to provide credit or financing.
1998 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:
- Visibility problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Suspension problems
- Steering problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1998 Lincoln Mark viii vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1998 Lincoln Mark viii
The NHTSA has received 86 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1998 Lincoln Mark viii. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1998 Lincoln Mark viii vehicles.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-13
- VIN: 1LNFM92V1WY
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: UPDATE TO LAST COMPLAINT: THE PASSENGER SIDE HID HEADLIGHT HAS FAILED, NO REPLACEMENT EXCEPT $1000 CONVERSION KIT. HAVE TO DRIVE WITH ONLY "BRIGHTS" ON FROM NOW ON. DANGER TO MYSELF AND THOSE I'M PASSING, PLUS IF THE "BRIGHTS" AREN'T ON, THEN I HAVE NO HEADLIGHTS AND COULD GET PULLED OVER. PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND TIRE FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING IN PARKING LOT AT WORK. AFTER REPAIR, HEARING A BAD CREAKING NOISE. AIR SUSPENSION HAS TO FILL UP ALL THE WAY WHEN I START THE VEHICLE EVEN AFTER 5 MINUTES OF IT BEING SHUT OFF. HAVE PAID $1,200 FOR REPAIRS OF SUSPENSION AND STEERING IN 6 MONTHS. (THAT'S WITH MY DEALERSHIP EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT). SERIOUSLY, I'VE HEARD TOO MUCH ABOUT DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS, HEADLIGHTS, NO HEAT, DOOR HANDLES SNAPPING OFF, AND THE AIR SUSPENSION GOING BAD. WHY IS FORD NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THESE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE PARTS??? BECAUSE THE CAR IS RARE AND THEY DON'T MAKE THEM ANYMORE???
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-01
- VIN: 1LNFM92V1WY
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: I'VE HAD THIS GEM SINCE 2010, BOUGHT WITH 30,000 MILES...NOW HAS 104,000 MILES. IT WAS GREAT UNTIL 2014. WHERE DO I START? (1) NO HEAT- BROKEN BLENDER DOOR ACTUATOR...MANUALLY SET IT TO THE WARM SETTING FOR THE WINTER BEHIND GLOVE BOX. (2) DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED LAST YEAR(REPLACED FOR $100)...AND NOW THIS YEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE SNAPPED. (3) DOORS ARE CONSTANTLY "AJAR", ALTERNATING FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER. (4) BALL JOINT IS STARTING TO WEAR BADLY, (5) DRIVER'S SEAT WON'T RECLINE, (6) STEERING WHEEL WON'T MOVE FORWARD/BACKWARD ANYMORE, (7) SUSPENSION IS STARTING TO GO...FRONT END LOWERS TO GROUND AFTER SHUTTING DOWN ENGINE. I'M SURE THERE'S MORE THAT I CAN'T THINK OF.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-14
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE HEATER WILL NOT BLOW HOT AIR, NO DEFROSTER, CAN'T SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD. *KB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-04
- VIN: 1LNFM92V2WY
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE BRAKES CAN QUIT WORKING AFTER THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE RELEASE SOLENOID FAILS TO RELEASE THE REAR BRAKES WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED OUT OF PARK. THE REAR BRAKES WILL THEN OVERHEAT AFTER SEVERAL MILES, WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE FLUID TO EVENTUALLY BOIL AND BE EXPELLED FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE FIRST SYMPTOM IS THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING BECOMES ERRATIC. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE BRAKING SYSTEM TOTALLY FAILED TO STOP THE CAR DUE TO LACK OF BRAKE FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL RAPIDLY AND SHEER LUCK ARE THE ONLY THINGS THAT HAVE PREVENTED A MAJOR CRASH (SO FAR...)! THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND FLUID HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BUT THERE SEEMS TO BE NO FIX AVAILABLE THAT WOULD PREVENT THE PROBLEM FROM RE-OCCURRING. THIS SAFETY DEFECT APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY THE PARKING BRAKE POSITION SENSOR SWITCH FAILING TO NOTIFY THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE THAT THE PARKING BRAKE IS SET,, SO THE CONTROLLING SOFTWARE DOESN'T BOTHER TO RELEASE THE BRAKE AT DRIVE-OFF. THE WARNING LIGHT ALSO FAILS TO INDICATE A PROBLEM TO THE DRIVER, WHICH MAKES THIS A VERY DANGEROUS COMBINATION OF HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FAILURE AFTER THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED TO MY WIFE TWICE, I BEGAN TO DRIVE THE CAR TO SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING. SURE ENOUGH, AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS, THE PROBLEM OCCURRED EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE ONLY WORKAROUND IS TO USE THE EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE BEFORE DRIVING OFF. IF ONE FORGETS TO DO THIS, THERE IS NO WAY OF KNOWING THAT THE REAR BRAKES ARE DRAGGING AND IMPENDING BRAKE FAILURE IS A CERTAINTY..
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-17
- VIN: 1LNFM91VXWY
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY DROP TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE BALL JOINT WAS BROKEN. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BALL JOINT WITH A MASTER PRO CP426. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE A SECOND TIME, BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THE BALL JOINT WAS BROKEN AND REPLACED IT A SECOND TIME. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000. UPDATED 03/24/11*LJ UPDATED 03/30/11
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-12-03
- VIN: 1LNFM91VXWY
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH OVER TRAIN TRACKS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CAME OFF AND THE VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES BEFORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL SHOP WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALL JOINT AND CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 131,000. UPDATED 3/25/11 *CN UPDATED 03/30/11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-01
- VIN: 1LNFM92V6WY
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR ABS FAILED. THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE REAR WHEEL ABS SENSOR WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. REPORT 238373 WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER ATTEMPTED TO LOCATE THE PART, BUT THE PART WAS NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION; THEREFORE; THEY COULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE REAR ABS SENSOR TO ENSURE THAT THE REAR BRAKES WOULD FUNCTION PROPERLY; YET, IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND THE ABS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE CONSTANTLY. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 88,000. UPDATED 8/25/10 *CN UPDATED 08/27/10
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-03-01
- VIN: 1LNFM92V4WY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I OWN A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE 1999. RECENTLY, ONE OF THE HEADLIGHT LAMPS BURNED OUT. I ATTEMPTED TO BUY A REPLACEMENT BULB AT SEVERAL AUTO PARTS STORES WITHOUT SUCCESS. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL LINCOLN DEALERS AND FOUND THAT THE BULB (SYLVANIA 9500) IS NO LONGER MANUFACTURED. I ALSO FOUND THAT THERE IS NO STOCK OF AVAILABLE BULBS IN THE UNITED STATES EXCEPT FOR USED BULBS ON E-BAY. (FOR $199). I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET AND DETERMINED THAT LINCOLN'S REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM WAS TO SELL A CONVERSION KIT (FROM HID LIGHTS TO HALOGEN) FOR OVER $1,000.00. I DO NOT KNOW IF THEY ARE CHARGING $1,000.00 FOR A PAIR OF LIGHTS OR FOR ONLY ONE SIDE. AT THIS POINT I CANNOT SAFELY DRIVE MY VEHICLE AFTER DARK. I CANNOT FIND A REASONABLY PRICED REPLACEMENT PART. I AM LEFT WITH LINCOLN'S "REMEDY" OF SPENDING AT LEAST $1,000 TO REPLACE A HEADLIGHT BULB. I AM ALSO CONCERNED THAT IF I DO DRIVE THE CAR WITH ONE HEADLIGHT OUT THE OTHER ONE MAY GO OUT LEAVING ME WITH NO HEADLAMPS. *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-01
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WEATHER CHANGE. HEATER BLEND DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. NO DEFROSTER OR HEATER IN WINTER WEATHER CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH SEEING OUT WINDSHIELD AND HYPOTHERMIA. I'VE HAD FIXED TWICE AT A COST OF $900 EACH TIME. ON ANY FORUM DEALING WITH THE MARK VIII IT IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE PART. IT SHOULD BE A MANUFACTURER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS WHICH CAUSE TRAFFIC HAZARDS, I.E., FAILURE TO DEFROST DUE TO BLEND DOOR NOT OPENING. PART IS LESS THAN $10, REPAIR IS LABOR INTENSIVE. *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-13
- VIN: 1LNFM92V5WY
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT COULD NOT SEE THROUGH A SMALL PORTION OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR MIRROR. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER, THE CONTACT COULD NOT SEE OUT OF THE ENTIRE MIRROR. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS FAILURE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,875 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,775.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-01
- VIN: 1LNFM92V8WY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. THE LIGHT BULB WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR, BUT HAS FAILED AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A CONVERSION KIT BECAUSE THE LIGHT BULB WAS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 207,199.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-02-14
- VIN: 1LNFM92V2WY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 1998 LINCOLN MARK VLLL LSC (HID HEADLIGHT BULB;PASSENGER SIDE). POOR NIGHT VISIBILITY DUE TO SEVER DEGRADATION OF OEM HEADLAMP SYSTEM. THIS MAKES NIGHT DRIVING ILLEGAL,DANGEROUS, AND JUST IMPOSSIBLE WITH OUT SOME SORT OF AFTERMARKET LIGHTING SYSTEM OR OEM REPLACEMENTS WHICH WILL SOON FAIL AND CAUSE THE ISSUE ALL OVER AGAIN. THERE IS NO AFTER MARKET REPLACEMENT BULB. FORD DID NOT CONTRACT WITH SYLVANIA TO MAKE ONE. I WAS TOLD THAT MY HID HEADLIGHT BULB WOULD NEVER BURN OUT. NOW I CAN'T EVEN SELL MY CAR. IF I DID FIND A BUYER, IT WOULD NOT BE LEGAL TO DRIVE WITH ONLY ONE WORKING HEADLIGHT. I COULD BE LIABLE FOR SELLING A DANGEROUS VEHICLE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-05
- VIN: 1LNFM91V6WY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR RECALL NUMBER 05S28 REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE RECALL HAS SURPASSED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 02-14-08 *BF
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-13
- VIN: 1LNLM92V4WY
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE BLEND DOOR THAT CONTROLS THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING HAS STOPPED WORKING AND HAS RENDERED MY HEATING / COOLING SYSTEM DYSFUNCTIONAL. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE FOR THIS CAR (1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII LSC) - IT POSES A DANGEROUS AND TANGIBLE THREAT TO SAFETY CONSIDERING HEAT WILL NOT WORK TO DEFROST THE WINDOWS AND FRONT WINDSHIELD. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-01
- VIN: 1LNFM92V2WY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM IN DECEMBER OF 2007 THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH HAS NOT BEEN DISCONNECTED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE DATE AND RECALL NUMBER WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-01
- VIN: 1LNFM92V9WY
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED WHEN HE SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AS OF OCTOBER 30, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS DEFECTIVE. HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS A FAILURE OF THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WHEREIN ONE AIRBAG HAD DETERIORATED FAILED WITH A LEAK OR HOLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECT INVOLVING AIR SUSPENSION HAS BEEN REPAIRED WITH ALL 4 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM AIRBAGS. UPDATED 11/26/07 *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-04-03
- VIN: 1LNFM91V7WY
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE FRONT ABS SPEED SENSOR HAS FAILED ON MY 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS ONLY 50K MILES ON IT. THESE SENSORS HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED BY FORD STARTING 2005. THEY ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE AND NO AUTOMOTIVE PARTS STORE CARRIES THEM. FORD MADE CLOSE TO 18,000 LINCOLN MARK VIII IN 1998, THE ABS SENSOR IS CRUCIAL IN THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE ABS AS WELL AS THE TRACTION CONTROL, AS IT IS RIGHT NOW THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENTS AVAILABLE ANYWHERE. THE MARK VIIIS THAT HAVE AND WILL BE AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM WILL NOT PASS A SAFETY INSPECTION AND COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE OTHER PROBLEMS LIKE INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCES AND EVEN ACCIDENTS. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-26
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1LNFM91V5WY
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 1998 MARK VIII CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING TOWED WHEN HE NOTICED FLAMES FROM HIS REAR VIEW MIRROR. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-08
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: LOW BEAM HEADLAMP FOR 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. REPLACEMENT LAMP NOT AVAILABLE FROM FORD OR THE MFG. SYLVANIA. UNSAFE TO DRIVE CAR AT NIGHT. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-25
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: AFTER HAVING REPLACED BOTH HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES DUE TO FAILURE WITH CONDENSATION DEVELOPING WITHIN THE UNIT, I AM NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. IT WILL REQUIRE ANOTHER NEW SET OF HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES TO REPAIR THE COMMONLY KNOWN MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-11
- VIN: 1LNFM92V0WY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HEADLIGHTS PLASTICC COVERING HAVE BECOME CLOUDY REDUCING HEADLIGHTS OUT PUT! *NM
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-16
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH HEATER-A/C BLEND DOOR FAILURE RESULTING IN LACK OF DEFOGGING OF WINDSHIELD AND POOR VISIBILITY. ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT IN CHANGING OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS. THIS FAILURE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO YOUR OFFICES MANY TIMES IN THE PAST 5 YEARS WITH LINCOLN AND FORD VEHICLES . THE COST OF REPAIR IS BETWEEN $500-$2000 DOLLARS. FORD HAS APPARENTLY MADE CHANGES TO STRENGTHEN THE BLEND DOOR LEVER BUT REFUSES TO ADMIT DESIGN FAILURE NOR WILL WARRANT THE ITEM. NHTSA HAS YET TO TAKE ANY ACTION ON THE CONSUMER'S PART. WE ARE THE PUBLIC AND YOUR CHARTER IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO US, NOT THE AUTO MAKER. *JB
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-13
- VIN: 1LNFM92V4WY
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WENT ON AND LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALERSHIP SAYS THE AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY WITHOUT WARNING OR MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. REPLACEMENT/REPAIR OF THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE COVERED BY FORD/LINCOLN SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE ONLY AND NOT A MECHANICAL DEVICE. *JB
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-03
- VIN: 1LNFM92V2WY
- Components: SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE FRONT SUSPENSION SINKS DOWN ON THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE FRONT TO SCRAPE ON THE GROUND. THIS IS MAKING THE ABILITY TO DRIVE DIFFICULT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MAIN COMPUTER IS FAILING. *TC
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-06
- VIN: 1LNFM91V4WY
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: HEATER/AC BLENDER DOOR-DOORS,FAIL TO OPERATE AND OR HAVE "NO" TEMPETURE CONTROL,RESULTING IN POOR VISIBLITY.FOGGING ETC,LACK OF DEFROSTING AND OR A COLD DRIVER..SEE PREVIOUS 768368,768427,768529,768796,768173.7689173,769183,769959,10003517,10005626,10023956,10075009,AND NOW MINE ! THE ONLY THING THAT CHANGED IS THE COST OF REPAIRS BY THE DEALER HAS GONE UP. I HAVE A WRITTEN ESTIMATE FOR( THE DASH HAS TO BE REMOVED) $680.00 LABOR.. PARTS AS FOUND/ TO BE $38.00,,$68.00,,$5.00,,$35.00 AND THAN MAYBE $350.00 MORE FOR A PLEMUM.. ($1,176.00) I UNDERSTAND THAT FORD HAS REPLACED THE PARTS WITH BETTER VERSIONS AS TO MATERIALS THAT WITH STAND THE DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES IT IS SUBJECT TOO.THIS APPARENT LACK OF ACTION BY NHTSA IS CAUSE FOR CONCERN AS TO YOUR UNINTEREST IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY NOT KNOWING HOW MANY OTHER VEHICLES ARE OUT THEIR WITH THIS HAZARDOUS DEFECT. HELP US,PROTECT US ,,THANK YOU. *AK
1998 Lincoln Mark viii recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1998 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.
Negative 1998 Lincoln Mark viii car reviews
Positive 1998 Lincoln Mark viii car reviews
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The car was a joy to drive, very comfortable and hassle-free. I'm delighted to say that I had no issues with it whatsoever and have been thoroughly satisfied with my experience!
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This car is a classic. It has a great design and great performance, making it a real road machine. This is actually my fourth Lincoln, and my third Mark. It's a shame that Ford decided to stop making these luxury coupes. I've put 29000 miles on this car and have only had one minor warranty job done. It has sporty handling and a smooth, comfortable ride, both in the city and on the open road.
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This is such a great car! It has been so dependable and has served my needs for 5 years. It's really comfortable and great on starts and stops. I still love its unique design (aircraft cockpit style) and have received so many compliments on its exterior looks. It's such a unique American luxury car among all the German/Japanese models seen all over Southern California.
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You won't believe it, but I was given this amazing automobile by an 88-year-old original owner just last month! It's in fantastic condition with only 51k miles on it, and it still runs like a dream. The car was repainted in 2008 and has had new tires, A/C, brakes, and rear suspension installed within the last 2 years. Although I will need to change the belts and repair the low beam headlight, the inside is very clean and the leather is still in great shape. Plus, the car was kept under a carport for the entire 22 years!
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I bought this Mark with 32,000 miles and have since put 87,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, I have had to replace both front brake rotors due to warping, as well as the rear neon light ballast and both HID headlamps. Additionally, I had to replace two C.O.P. coils and the air ride pump is starting to sound bad. Despite these issues, I am a proud owner of three Marks, including a 1998 Mark VIII LSC (mentioned above), a 1996 Mark VIII with 82,000 miles (where I had to replace the air struts/pump and front brake rotors due to warping), and a 1995 Mark VIII with 150,000 miles (where I had to replace the air struts/pump, front brake rotors due to warping, transmission shift assembly, and alternator). I really enjoy driving these cars and I wish they were still being made. In my experience, they have been some of the best cars I have ever owned, even better than a 2001 Cadillac STS that I previously owned.
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Edwardo Herman 2024-08-27
The styling and fit finish of the Mark 8 are truly awesome! However, I have had some issues with the car, unfortunately. It has had a few problems, such as a blown head gasket and issues with the steering column. The repairs have been quite costly, but I am hopeful that the car will continue to improve. On the bright side, my Buick Ultra v6 is faster than the Mark 8, running a 14.72 quarter mile, and my Buick Park Ave runs a 14.38 quarter mile. I am keeping my fingers crossed that no other issues arise, but I am confident that I will be able to handle them if they do. Thank you for your understanding!
Bo Bernhard 2024-08-04
This car's design has room for improvement. The caps to the coils are splitting after 76K miles, which requires the entire coil to be replaced due to a design defect and a $5.00 part. Additionally, the car occasionally experiences issues with starting. However, after 2 days of not starting, on the 3rd day, it functioned perfectly as if nothing was ever wrong.
Mckenzie Altenwerth 2024-03-05
Combination of features and performance with this vehicle is great! The exterior appearance still looks fresh and the interior ergonomics are perfect, making it very comfortable for highway traveling. Despite what others say, the car tracks well in winter conditions. Overall, the LSC trim package transforms this car into a luxurious version of the Mustang Cobra. I receive lots of compliments on the vehicle from strangers.
Chet Cassin 2024-02-28
The engine cutting out without warning has been a persistent issue, despite the replacement of the coils. This problem has worsened to the point where the vehicle is unable to be driven for more than three weeks without the same issue reoccurring. Legal action has been taken and the dealer has agreed to buy back the vehicle. It is worth noting that this fault is common with this model. Additionally, the telescoping steering wheel has been a constant issue, with replacements only lasting a month. Another constant problem has been the fuel cap not releasing.
Rhett Corkery 2024-02-13
This automobile has had several issues, including repeated problems with the ignition coils and catalytic converters. The cost of repairs exceeded $500 a month after the warranty expired. Additionally, there were several smaller issues, such as a burned-out headlight and a broken door handle. Overall, the owner's satisfaction with this Ford product is very low.