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1993–1998 · 6 model years

Lincoln Mark Viii recalls & problems by year

15 recalls and 821 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints1993239 complaints
Most recalls19934 recalls
Crashes reported44in owner complaints
Injuries reported198 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0751502253001993: 239 complaints, 4 recalls1994: 167 complaints, 3 recalls1995: 136 complaints, 2 recalls1996: 106 complaints, 2 recalls1997: 90 complaints, 2 recalls1998: 83 complaints, 2 recalls199319941995199619971998
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1998 Mark Viii—18 mpg2832330
1997 Mark Viii—19 mpg2901100
1996 Mark Viii—19 mpg21065240
1995 Mark Viii—18 mpg213612130
1994 Mark Viii—18 mpg31678520
1993 Mark Viii—18 mpg423916778

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Exterior lighting569
  • Visibility69
  • Vehicle speed control50
  • Service brakes, hydraulic43
  • Electrical system43
  • Power train36
  • Suspension28
  • Steering22