1997 Lincoln Mark Viii Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mark Viii years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Mark Viii model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (33 complaints, 37%), typically at around 61,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 90owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 | 33 | 37% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 22 | 24% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 9% | 61,471 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 6% | 49,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 6% | 61,540 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 4% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 45,670 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 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.
Vehicle was traveling down a busy urban street and while approaching an intersection, the driver begin turning slightly to change lanes and the steering wheel separated from the steering column, leaving the vehicle with no steering. *tr
FIESTA LINCOLN MERCURY 1720 S MESA DR, MESA, AZ 85210 [redacted] IS REFUSING TO CORRECT ACTION UNDER RECALL 05S28 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V336000. ASSOCIATED DOCUMENT RCRIT-07V336-8625 LISTED THE CORRECT PART NUMBERS AND PROCEDURE FOR THE SPECIFIC VEHICLE THAT IS IN QUESTION. - SERVICE ADVISER…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 lincoln mark viii lsc. The contact stated that the refrigeration discharge line failed due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air conditioner failed after they installed r134a refrigeration. The manufacturer was notified who stated he…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 lincoln mark viii. The contact stated that the low beam headlights are known to burn out. The parts are no longer being manufactured so the only way to repair them is with a kit. The contact stated that this seemed like an expensive temporary remedy. In addition, the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 lincoln mark viii. The contact stated that the front headlights burned out in the vehicle. The dealer stated that the replacement bulb was unavailable and would be placed on back order. They also requested a deposit for the bulb, which cost over $100. The contact called…
Other Lincoln Mark Viii years
← 1996 Mark Viii · 1998 Mark Viii →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mark Viii | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Mark Viii | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Mark Viii | 83 | 1 |
| 1997 | 90 | 1 |
| 1996 Mark Viii | 106 | 1 |
| 1995 Mark Viii | 136 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, visibility, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 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 1997 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 1997 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.