Model year record
1998 Lincoln Mark Vii recalls & problems
The 1998 Lincoln Mark Vii has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 5 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is visibility (4 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Lincoln Mark Vii.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices › Exterior; Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element | 4 | — |
| Electrical systemIgnition; Ignition › Module | 3 | — |
| Power trainAxle assembly; Driveline › Differential unit | 2 | — |
| SuspensionRear | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Unknown or other
CONSUMER STATED WHEN DRIVING E AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WOULD COME ON, AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED.*JB
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element
1997/98 LINCOLN & FORD VEHICLE A/C/HEAT BLEND DOOR FAILURES THAT CAUSE FOGGING OF WINDSHIELDS IN COLD OR DAMP WEATHER
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING AT LOW SPEEDS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER HAS REPLACED WIRING, FUEL PUMP, IGNITION, AND COMPUTER SEVERAL TIMES, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK POSSIBLE ENGINE PROBLEMS. *SLC
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
TO FOLLOW UP ON MY PREVIOUS SUBMISSION I FELT IT IMPORTANT TO MENTION THE FOLLOWING: 1) WE ARE BEGINNING "LEMON LAW" PROCEEDINGS ON THIS AUTOMOBILE 2) THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME "THEY WERE HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE MIRRORS" ON THIS CAR. 3)I WAS TOLD BY A 3RD PARTY THERE HAS BEEN AT LEAST ONE LEMON LAW BUY BACK ON THIS CAR, FOR THIS REASON. PLEASE TAKE THIS ISSUE SERIOUSLY, AS IT IS MORE THAN JUST A "SHAKEY REAR VIEW MIRROR" THAT I REPORTED TO YOU SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. THANK YOU. RICHARD HANSMEYER. *AK
- Power train › Axle assembly
THIS REPORT IS IN ACCORDANCE OF MY OWNER'S MANUAL THAT SUGGESTS I REPORT ANY SAFETY ISSUE TO THE NHSTA. UPON PURCHASING THE CAR WE REPORTED TO THE DEALER THAT, AMONGST OTHER PROBLEMS, THE REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATED AT HIGHWAY SPEED TO SUCH A DEGREE THAT WE COULD NOT MAKE OUT WHAT WAS BEHIND US WITHOUT GRABBING THE MIRROR TO STEADY IT (IN FACT, ON ONE OCCASSION I HAD TO GRAB THE MIRROR TO SEE THAT THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME FLASHING ITS LIGHTS WAS AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE TRYING TO PASS ME )WE RETURNED THE VEHICLE FOR REPAIR, THE DEALER ASSUMED IT WAS THE MIRROR, AND REPLACED THE MIRROR 3 TIMES. THEY ALSO SUGGESTED I PRY SOMETHING UNDER THE MIRROR TO STOP THE VIBRATION. EVENTUALLY THE DEALER…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.