Suspension Problems of Lincoln Mark Viii

Lincoln Mark Viii owners have reported 17 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension wheel bearing (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Lincoln Mark Viii

The Front Suspension problem

The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle lowered when he shut off the engine. As of October 30, 2007, the dealer had not diagnosed the failure. The contact felt that the front suspension was defective.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Noise in hub and bearing assembly. Yh   Read details...

The Ball Joint problem

The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, the front driver's side tire separated from the vehicle, causing the vehicle to suddenly drop to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated the ball joint was broken.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

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...

The Front Suspension Springs problem

The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle lowered when he shut off the engine. As of October 30, 2007, the dealer had not diagnosed the failure. The contact felt that the front suspension was defective.   Read details...




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