One problem related to steering column has been reported for the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Anti-theft Device problems | |
| Steering Column problems |