Lincoln Mark Viii owners have reported 11 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car stall (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
1998 Mark Viii caught on fire. The vehicle was being towed when he noticed flames from his rear view mirror. Read details...
Vehicle stalls at any speed/ any time. Dealer cannot find a cause. Read details...
The engine would freeze or shut down for no reason while driving on the highway. No warning giving. Have taken vehicle to dealer & vehicle put on diagonistic machine. Nothing was found wrong. Read details...
Power adjustment steering colums act erractically and will adjust by itself while consumer is driving . Dealer cannot duplicate defect, and cannot determine cause. Water pump leaked causing low coolant light to illuminate. Door ajar switch faulty and was replaced. Read details...
Purchased vehicle in 1998 (2yr lease vehicle). From 1998-2001 there have been two engines replaced. Ford has replaced but not addressed why this vehicle would be on a 3rd engine and yet was approx 4+ yrs old when 1st engine was replaced. Read details...