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1997 Lincoln Mark ViiiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 90 owner complaints about the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 24, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii has problems
90 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
33Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
22Visibility
8Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
5Steering
5Equipment
4Electrical system
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Suspension
3Engine and engine cooling
127 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 33 | 1 |
| Visibility | 22 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 12 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1997 Lincoln Mark Viii recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Exterior lighting
12 owners mentioned a cost$990median
Middle half: $700 – $1,520
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
1997 vs. every other Mark Viii year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mark Viii median. How we score
'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Mark Viii owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
UNABLE TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT BULBS FOR 1997 LINCOLN MARK VIII HEADLAMPS "LOW BEAM".....HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE H-95 SYLVANIA. NO LONGER PRODUCED..........RETOFIT KIT IS $1200............CAR IS ELEVEN YEARS OLD........OUTRAGEOUS. *TR
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