Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii. The number one most common problem is related to the steering wheel (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering problems |
Consumer states steering wheel would not telescope, the dealer replaced a part which worked, then it developed a very loud rubbing noise, which could be heard outside of the vehicle, consumer has since taken vehicle into dealership seven times without any results, consumer was then informed that Read details...
Vehicle was running very rough, and missing. Also, steering malfunctioned. Read details...
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 Read details...