There have been 3 safety recalls for the Lincoln Mark Viii. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Lincoln Mark Viii.
Loss of headlights during vehicle operation can affect a driver's ability to navigate the roadway and reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Ford Taurus, 1994 Ford Taurus, 1993 Lincoln Continental, 1994 Lincoln Continental, 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1993 Mercury Sable, 1994 Mercury Sable |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. The vehicle's headlights can go out for brief intervals. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The damaged component may become dislodged during vehicleoperation, making the retractor vehicle-sensitive locking system inoperative. This increases the possibilty of a serious injury in a sudden stop or accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Recall Summary: The link lever trunion on the safety belt retractor may have been damaged during installation. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in an underhood fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Ford Bronco, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1992 Ford E-150, 1993 Ford E-150, 1997 Ford E-150, 1998 Ford E-150, 1999 Ford E-150, 2000 Ford E-150, 2001 Ford E-150, 2002 Ford E-150, 2003 Ford E-150, 1992 Ford E-250, 1993 Ford E-250, 1997 Ford E-250, 1998 Ford E-250, 1999 Ford E-250, 2000 Ford E-250, 2001 Ford E-250, 2002 Ford E-250, 2003 Ford E-250, 1992 Ford E-350, 1993 Ford E-350, 1997 Ford E-350, 1998 Ford E-350, 1999 Ford E-350, 2000 Ford E-350, 2001 Ford E-350, 2002 Ford E-350, 2003 Ford E-350, 2003 Ford E-450, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1993 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150, 1993 Ford F-250, 1993 Ford F-350, 1993 Ford F-450 Sd, 1995 Ford F-53, 1996 Ford F-53, 1997 Ford F-53, 1998 Ford F53, 1999 Ford F53, 2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 1993 Ford Taurus Sho, 1994 Ford Taurus Sho, 1995 Ford Taurus Sho, 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1995 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1992 Lincoln Town Car, 1993 Lincoln Town Car, 1994 Lincoln Town Car, 1995 Lincoln Town Car, 1996 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1994 Mercury Capri, 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 3, 2007 | Vehicle Speed Control | 3,600,000 |
| Jan. 21, 1998 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 506,000 |
| Nov. 18, 1992 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 2,890 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii | 1 |
| 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii | 1 |
| 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii | 1 |
| 1995 Lincoln Mark Viii | 1 |
| 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii | 2 |
| 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii | 3 |