2008 Lincoln Mark LT Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 28, 2014 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Mark LT years
Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Mark LT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 250 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Lincoln Mark LT
2006 Lincoln Mark LT in Highland Park, Los Angeles.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Lincoln Mark LT problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1 · ~250 mi
Tires1 · ~33,500 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~250 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train150%250——
Tires150%33,500——
Vehicle Speed Control150%250——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 1 complaints
2010: 1201012014: 120141

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Lincoln Mark LT recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Lincoln Mark LT.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Tire valve cracking (PE08060) — opened Oct 14, 2008, closed Apr 9, 2009.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tires have developed cracks in side walls. All four. Have only 9000 mi. On this set of tires. *tr

Tires · received Nov 28, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10661177

Racing flare-up rpm's and acceleration upon braking intermittingly. Truck accelerates at any time at a high speed supposedly cannot be duplicated upon testing at dealership. Ford denied until tsb was found at the ford corporation dated june 2008. Upon 2nd visit to mechanic performed rpm flare-up…

Power Train · received Feb 6, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10306909

Other Lincoln Mark LT years

← 2007 Mark LT

YearComplaintsRecalls
200820
2007 Mark LT70
2006 Mark LT314
2005 Mark LT11

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lincoln Mark LT?

Owners most often report power train, tires, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Lincoln Mark LT?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 Lincoln Mark LT a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mark LT model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.