Lincoln Mark Viii Problems by Year
NHTSA has 418 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Lincoln Mark Viii, across 6 model years (1995–2000). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (136). The most reported problem area overall is exterior lighting.
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Lincoln Mark Viii years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Mark Viii model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 Mark Viii: 136 complaints, 1 recall
- 1996 Mark Viii: 106 complaints, 1 recall
- 1997 Mark Viii: 90 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2000 Mark Viii: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1999 Mark Viii: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 Mark Viii: 83 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lincoln Mark Viii problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | 224 | 4 | 8 |
| Visibility | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 4 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Lincoln Mark Viii problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 1996: exterior lighting (77)
- 1995: exterior lighting (103)
All Lincoln Mark Viii model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mark Viii | 1 | 0 | — | Seats | |
| 1999 Mark Viii | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 Mark Viii | 83 | 1 | — | Visibility | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1997 Mark Viii | 90 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1996 Mark Viii | 106 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | More complaints than other years |
| 1995 Mark Viii | 136 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lincoln Mark Viii years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1995 (136), 1996 (106), 1997 (90). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lincoln Mark Viii?
Exterior Lighting, with 224 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Lincoln Mark Viii have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.