1997 Lincoln Mark Viii problems
Owners have filed 103 complaints about the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii with NHTSA. Exterior lighting accounts for 32% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of visibility at 21.4%.
Complaints103
Crashes1
Fires1
Injuries0
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Exterior lighting 32.0% · 33
Visibility 21.4% · 22
Vehicle speed control 7.8% · 8
Steering 4.9% · 5
Equipment 4.9% · 5
Unknown or other 3.9% · 4
Electrical system 3.9% · 4
Service brakes, hydraulic 2.9% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Lincoln Mark Viii in this data, 1997 draws comparatively few complaints; 1993 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 20 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 61,000 miles.
In owners' own words
I recently took my 97 Mark Viii to the shop to replace the low intensity beam. The cost of this item spiraled from $262.00 To $1493.00 Within a matter of hours to replace one set of lights. This is highway robbery and usury at the highest level . Exterior lighting · reported at 60,000 miles
: The contact stated the front low beam headlight burned out. When the dealer was contacted, the dealer determined the headlight was on backorder. The manufacturer offered to place an order, although the part was on backorder for two months. Exterior lighting · reported at 104,000 miles
The head lights on the vehicle have become opaque over a few years. The consumer is concerned that the lights are not working like they should. The vehicle manufacturer and the lens manufacturer have been informed of the problem. *Nm Exterior lighting · reported at 35,600 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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