1998 Lincoln Mark VII Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mark VII years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Lincoln Mark VII. That is the most of any Mark VII model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (3 complaints, 60%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Lincoln Mark VII problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Lincoln Mark VII recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Lincoln Mark VII.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer stated when driving e at any speed, the vehicle traction control light would come on, and then the vehicle would shut off. Dealer notified.*jb
1997/98 lincoln & ford vehicle a/c/heat blend door failures that cause fogging of windshields in cold or damp weather
Intermittently vehicle will stall out and die without warning at low speeds, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Dealer has replaced wiring, fuel pump, ignition, and computer several times, and could not duplicate or correct problem.*ak possible engine problems. *slc
This report is in accordance of my owner's manual that suggests i report any safety issue to the nhsta. Upon purchasing the car we reported to the dealer that, amongst other problems, the rear view mirror vibrated at highway speed to such a degree that we could not make out what was behind us…
To follow up on my previous submission i felt it important to mention the following: 1) we are beginning "lemon law" proceedings on this automobile 2) the service advisor told me "they were having a lot of problems with the mirrors" on this car. 3)i was told by a 3rd party there has been at least…
Other Lincoln Mark VII years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 Mark VII | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Mark VII | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Mark VII | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Lincoln Mark VII?
Owners most often report visibility, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Lincoln Mark VII?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Lincoln Mark VII a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mark VII model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.