Lincoln Mark Viii owners have reported 13 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering wheel (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering Anti-theft Device 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...
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...
Vehicle was running very rough, and missing. Also, steering malfunctioned. Read details...
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. Read details...
Steering wheel comes lose and wobbles. There is an automatic adjuster that allows driver to tilt and adjust wheel. Dealer has been notified. Read details...