1998 Lincoln Mark Viii Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mark Viii years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii. That ranks 4th out of 6 Mark Viii model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (23 complaints, 28%), typically at around 60,125 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 83owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 23 | 28% | 60,125 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 13% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 11% | 104,527 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 8% | 74,095 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 7% | 74,095 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 7% | 58,158 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 6% | 43,262 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 5% | 52,048 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 4% | 59,301 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 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.
Update to last complaint: the passenger side hid headlight has failed, no replacement except $1000 conversion kit. Have to drive with only "brights" on from now on. Danger to myself and those i'm passing, plus if the "brights" aren't on, then i have no headlights and could get pulled over…
I've had this gem since 2010, bought with 30,000 miles...now has 104,000 miles. It was great until 2014. Where do i start? (1) no heat- broken blender door actuator...manually set it to the warm setting for the winter behind glove box. (2) driver's door handle snapped last year(replaced for…
The heater will not blow hot air, no defroster, can't see out of windshield. *kb
The brakes can quit working after the automatic parking brake release solenoid fails to release the rear brakes when the transmission lever is moved out of park. The rear brakes will then overheat after several miles, which causes the brake fluid to eventually boil and be expelled from the master…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lincoln mark viii. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, the front driver's side tire separated from the vehicle, causing the vehicle to suddenly drop to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated the ball joint was broken…
Other Lincoln Mark Viii years
← 1997 Mark Viii · 1999 Mark Viii →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mark Viii | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Mark Viii | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 83 | 1 |
| 1997 Mark Viii | 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 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii?
Owners most often report visibility, exterior lighting, suspension problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 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 1998 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 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.