1996 Lincoln Mark Viii Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mark Viii years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Mark Viii model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (77 complaints, 73%), typically at around 56,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 106owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | 77 | 73% | 56,000 | “high beams” (14%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 7% | 58,730 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 5% | 80,663 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 72,204 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 94,863 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Lincoln Mark Viii recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could result in an underhood fire.
Fix: 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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 lincoln mark viii. The contact stated that there was poor visibility when driving the vehicle at night. The headlight lenses had a constant film, which affected the low beams. The contact cleaned the lenses several times and changed the bulbs, but the visibility remained…
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 lincoln mark viii. The contact stated that the headlights were very dim and caused poor visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. Updated…
Very poor headlights, causing an unsafe driving condition while only being able to see a short distance in front of your car at night. *tr
Driving on tollway about 60 mph and tire blew out. No knowledge of hitting anything. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln mark viii. The contact stated that he received a recall notice informing him that the wiring harness switch could leak internally, overheat, smoke, and burn. The identical failure has occurred with the contacts vehicle while driving. The inside of the vehicle was…
Other Lincoln Mark Viii years
← 1995 Mark Viii · 1997 Mark Viii →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mark Viii | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Mark Viii | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Mark Viii | 83 | 1 |
| 1997 Mark Viii | 90 | 1 |
| 1996 | 106 | 1 |
| 1995 Mark Viii | 136 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 77 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mark Viii model years, the 1996 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.