| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007124782 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 lincoln mark viii. while merging into traffic between 5-10 mph, the vehicle began moving erratically for a few minutes. |
| 007119889 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 lincoln mark viii. the contact stated that the front driver side low beam headlight failed. when he attempted to replace |
| 007119888 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 lincoln mark viii. the contact stated that the front driver side low beam headlight failed. when he attempted to replace |
| 007119887 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 lincoln mark viii. the contact stated that the front driver side low beam headlight failed. when he attempted to replace |
| 006117827 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | In november of 2006, the passenger headlight, low beam, went out in my 1997 lincoln mark viii. approximately one month later, the driver's side, low |
| 006086999 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | I have a 97 lincoln mark viii and i was told by several ford/lincoln mercury dealers that the headlight low beam bulbs, hid 9500, are not available. i |
| 006084871 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated the front low beam headlight burned out. when the dealer was contacted, the dealer determined the headlight was on backorder |
| 006064772 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Neither of my two low beam headlights work so i'm having to use my high beam lights which i'm sure is difficult for oncoming traffic. i am constantly |
| 006064041 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated the hid headlight low beam went out on the vehicle. there is a ford recall #98b38, regarding the headlights. the vin was |
| 006062602 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | BOTH HID HEADLIGHT BULBS FAILED WITHIN A 2 WEEK PERIOD. THE BULBS WERE $175 EACH. *NM |
| 005060298 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Excessive yellowing of the lens for both left and right headlight assemblies. this "haze" acts as a diffuser, effectively diminishing night-time drive |
| 005020805 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | 1997 lincoln mark 8 headlights went out while driving. *mr the consumer was driving on the freeway when the incident occurred. this almost caused |
| 005007590 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Owner was driving on the freeway and experienced electrical problem. all the head lights went out. owner pulled over to the right. then, contacted |
| 005007589 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Owner was driving on the freeway and experienced electrical problem. all the head lights went out. owner pulled over to the right. then, contacted |
| 005003510 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | COULDN'T GET MY WINDSHIELD DEFROSTED. *NM |
| 004002175 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | When proceeding to turn on the heat in my car to defrost the windshield i discovered that my heat did not work, and that the a/c only blew cold air. |
| 003304123 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | The a/c blend door module arm has failed on my car; this arm controls the amount of heat that is sent through the a/c, heating and defrost vents. if |
| 004288661 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Valve covers are very hard to take off. spark plug seals leak oil, into spark plugs and coils, this is very dangerous, and could case a serious fire |
| 004288660 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Valve covers are very hard to take off. spark plug seals leak oil, into spark plugs and coils, this is very dangerous, and could case a serious fire |
| 003284039 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | The head lights on the vehicle have become opaque over a few years. the consumer is concerned that the lights are not working like they should. the |
| 0000249890 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | The headlights failed to illuminate fully. this reduced the driver's visibility. tsb 604850 was issued (headlight replacement campaign). the vin |
| 0000248400 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Problems with fuel tank readings on gas gauge.*mr the consumer stated the gas gauge moved erratically while driving. the cluster fuel gauge and fuel |
| 003246469 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | I recently took my 97 mark viii to the shop to replace the low intensity beam. the cost of this item spiraled from $262.00 to $1493.00 within a |
| 002238177 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Winshield washer bottom, broke, assembly includes signal light, wippers, low/high beem and flashers switch, steering wheel and air bag have to be |
| 002238176 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Winshield washer bottom, broke, assembly includes signal light, wippers, low/high beem and flashers switch, steering wheel and air bag have to be |
| 003236913 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Gas gauge indicator failed, it did not provide the right information. *ak the vehicle would not with less than 1/4 tank of gas, the consumer added |
| 0000234857 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD LIGHT LENSES WERE FOGGED, WHICH LIMITED VISIBILITY. *AK *JB |
| 003233656 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Headlights on my 1997 lincoln mark viii suddenly went out while driving on the highway at 70 mph causing a near fatal crash. i luckily ran off the |
| 001167229 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED/ ANY TIME. DEALER CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. *AK |
| 001164111 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Steering wheel sensor would make a grinding noise while operating and would not lock in position. dealer was notified and refused to assist because it |
| 001150025 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | While traveling at night consumer tried to turn headlights on ,and they would not come on. consumer has yet to contact dealer. please provide any |
| 000145200 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Power adjustment steering colums act erractically and will adjust by itself while consumer is driving . dealer cannot duplicate defect, and cannot |
| 000145199 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Power adjustment steering colums act erractically and will adjust by itself while consumer is driving . dealer cannot duplicate defect, and cannot |
| 000145198 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Power adjustment steering colums act erractically and will adjust by itself while consumer is driving . dealer cannot duplicate defect, and cannot |
| 001134405 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | STEERING WHEEL COMES LOSE AND WOBBLES. THERE IS AN AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER THAT ALLOWS DRIVER TO TILT AND ADJUST WHEEL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 002103652 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | The blend door lever is a common safety complaint with these cars. it is made of cheap plastic and many owners have replaced this part at |
| 002101916 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | The keys are not available at any dealership or afternarket. imagine losing your keys in a strange town. it took the dealer 5 days to replace the key |
| 000098046 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | I have had this car in for this same repair for about seven or eight or more times. each and every time the dealership claims to have fixed the |
| 002091668 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Mark viiii's manufactured during the first months of 1997 were fitted with a headlight assembly that incorporated an integral hid "low beam". this |
| 000070649 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | The drivers side, low beam headlight burnt out about 6 months ago. upon trying to replace the bulb, i learned that the bulb was only available |
| 0000063410 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | All 4 wheels are cracking from the hub outward, failure is increasing gradually,but at a definate hazardous situation,i think the wheels should last |
| 000063085 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
| 000061566 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Gas gauge and electronic message center display erroneous fuel information that results in an unpredictable out-of-gas condition while operating the |
| 000061565 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Gas gauge and electronic message center display erroneous fuel information that results in an unpredictable out-of-gas condition while operating the |
| 000041978 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Driver's side low-beam headlight burnt out. discovered that there are no "after-market" headlight bulbs available. low-beam headlights must be |
| 000030457 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | The head light bulb went out, i took the vehicle to have it replaced. the orginal est to fix with part and labor was $100. the dealer then contacted |
| 999139876 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | WATER KEEPS BUILDING UP IN THE HEADLIGHTS, REDUCING NIGHT VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS CHANGED THE LAMP THREE TIMES. *AK |
| 0000124392 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Driving vehicle at 75 mph highway speeds there is a harmonic vibration that occurs, causing poor visibilty out of rear window. dealers are aware of |
| 0000116579 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK |
| 997110731 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Pedal went allthe way to the floor and there were no brakes at all. pulled over to check there were 2 pieces of brake tubing dragging and protruding |
| 999094243 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Even in the slightest amount of snow, the vehicle fails to have any traction. this is regardless of the traction control. it appears that the large |
| 0000088645 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO VIBRATE AT AROUND 50 MPH. RIDE BECOMES HARSH. |
| 0000082438 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | CAR HAS CONSTANT LOW GRADE WHEEL VIBRATION, AND RUNS LIKE A CHEAP FOREIGN IMPORT |
| 997071841 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | TAIL LIGHT FAILED. *YC |
| 997047304 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Car exhibited a harmonic vibration at various speeds since the day i drove it off the lot. numerous attempts to balance and repair tire. replace |
| 997047303 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Car exhibited a harmonic vibration at various speeds since the day i drove it off the lot. numerous attempts to balance and repair tire. replace |
| 997040693 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Vehicle failed to start. fuel dumping problem resulted in excessive fuel flow to the cylinders causing engine flooding, washing the protective oil |
| 003220659 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | When the driver's side low-beam hid headlamp began failing, i took it to the dealer, since parts are not available anywhere else. then i found out |
| 003220174 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | When the driver's side low-beam hid headlamp began failing, i took it to the dealer, since parts are not available anywhere else. then i found out |
| 0000219302 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | PROBLEMS WITH DEFROST BLOWING OUT COLD AIR INSTEAD OF HEAT TO DEFROST WINDSHIELD. *MR PH |
| 003219148 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Replace head light assembly,cost $700.00 ford should pay for this. since it was their fault for not stocking parts. used parts were used. i have |
| 0000218820 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | PROBLEMS WITH DEFROST BLOWING OUT COLD AIR INSTEAD OF HEAT TO DEFROST WINDSHIELD. *MR PH |
| 003199834 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Low beam light (driver's side) ceased function. owner's manual requires that only ford lincoln dealer renders repair, and the light "unit" costs $750 |
| 003199362 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Low beam light (driver's side) ceased function. owner's manual requires that only ford lincoln dealer renders repair, and the light "unit" costs $750 |
| 002194555 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | THE HEATER BLEND DOOR HAS FAILED PREVENTING DEFROSTING OF THE WINDSHIELD. |
| 002194095 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | 1997 lincoln mark viii defroster/heater/ac blend door: the blend door on my 1997 lincoln has malfunctioned. this is a very common problem on all |
| 002194090 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | THE HEATER BLEND DOOR HAS FAILED PREVENTING DEFROSTING OF THE WINDSHIELD. |
| 002193811 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | There is a part in the heater/defroster on the lincoln mark viii that is prone to failure causing loss of heat or a/c for use in defrosting the |
| 002193630 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | 1997 lincoln mark viii defroster/heater/ac blend door: the blend door on my 1997 lincoln has malfunctioned. this is a very common problem on all |
| 002193515 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | The blend door actuator which allows warm air to be directed to the windshield to defrost it broke at a very bad time. my windshield was fogged up on |
| 001167239 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED/ ANY TIME. DEALER CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. *AK |
| 001164121 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Steering wheel sensor would make a grinding noise while operating and would not lock in position. dealer was notified and refused to assist because it |
| 001150032 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | While traveling at night consumer tried to turn headlights on ,and they would not come on. consumer has yet to contact dealer. please provide any |
| 000145207 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Power adjustment steering colums act erractically and will adjust by itself while consumer is driving . dealer cannot duplicate defect, and cannot |
| 000145206 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Power adjustment steering colums act erractically and will adjust by itself while consumer is driving . dealer cannot duplicate defect, and cannot |
| 000145205 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Power adjustment steering colums act erractically and will adjust by itself while consumer is driving . dealer cannot duplicate defect, and cannot |
| 001134412 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | STEERING WHEEL COMES LOSE AND WOBBLES. THERE IS AN AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER THAT ALLOWS DRIVER TO TILT AND ADJUST WHEEL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 002103003 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | KNOWN ISSUE WITH MANUFACTURER. FAILURE PREVENTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND CLIMATE CONTROL. DT |
| 002102996 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | KNOWN ISSUE WITH MANUFACTURER. FAILURE PREVENTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND CLIMATE CONTROL. DT |
| 002102937 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | This blend door part on almost all 97 & 98 model of the mark viii fails it is a saftey factor. when this part fails, there is no heat with no |
| 002102307 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | This part fails on almost all 97 & 98 model years for these cars. the replacement part fails as well. it can be a bad issue in temperature where |
| 002102226 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | With the blend door actuator broken, the windshield can not properly clear due to fog and ice as there is no heat coming through the defroster ducts |
| 002102219 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | With the blend door actuator broken, the windshield can not properly clear due to fog and ice as there is no heat coming through the defroster ducts |
| 002101917 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | The keys are not available at any dealership or afternarket. imagine losing your keys in a strange town. it took the dealer 5 days to replace the key |
| 002101165 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Blend door part failure for climate control system. there is no funcitonal defogger. this is a very common problem with mark viii's and i am just |
| 002100973 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | The climate control will allow the user to select heat and which area for it to come out but once the blend door actuator has been switched to air |
| 002100966 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | The climate control will allow the user to select heat and which area for it to come out but once the blend door actuator has been switched to air |
| 002100920 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | The blend actuator plastic arm breaks on most 97/98 models leaving you with no heat or air. this can be very dangerous in cold climates when you need |
| 002100913 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | The blend actuator plastic arm breaks on most 97/98 models leaving you with no heat or air. this can be very dangerous in cold climates when you need |
| 000098053 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | I have had this car in for this same repair for about seven or eight or more times. each and every time the dealership claims to have fixed the |
| 002091675 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Mark viiii's manufactured during the first months of 1997 were fitted with a headlight assembly that incorporated an integral hid "low beam". this |
| 000070656 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | The drivers side, low beam headlight burnt out about 6 months ago. upon trying to replace the bulb, i learned that the bulb was only available |
| 000041984 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Driver's side low-beam headlight burnt out. discovered that there are no "after-market" headlight bulbs available. low-beam headlights must be |
| 999151242 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | BRAKE'S LIGHT IS ON AND WON'T GO OFF. BRAKE LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE DOESN'T WORK. *AK |
| 999139895 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | WATER KEEPS BUILDING UP IN THE HEADLIGHTS, REDUCING NIGHT VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS CHANGED THE LAMP THREE TIMES. *AK |
| 998125643 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | While driving at approximately 60-65mph there is vibration in steering wheel, and steering wheel moves back and forth. on bumpy roads vibration |
| 0000116592 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK |
| 999095449 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | I got he vehicle serviced to repair the cup holder, they told me i put change in the cup holder that dropped into the mechanism that made it not close |
| 0000088656 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO VIBRATE AT AROUND 50 MPH. RIDE BECOMES HARSH. |
| 999081791 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | The problem started a year of two after purchase. it abruptly jerks to the right on left turns from a stand still or while driving on the highway. |
| 998073500 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | WIRE WORN BY RUIBBING TRANSMISSION. YH |
| 998073492 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | WIRE WORN BY RUIBBING TRANSMISSION. YH |
| 0000072245 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM FAILED. *YC |
| 997071849 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | TAIL LIGHT FAILED. *YC |
| 998070899 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | COMPASS BECAME DETACHED. NLM |
| 998070891 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | COMPASS BECAME DETACHED. NLM |
| 0000051146 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | AUTOMATIC SENSOR OVERRIDES DRIVER'S ABILITY TO TURN ON DASHBOARD LIGHTS. QCAW |
| 997047312 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Car exhibited a harmonic vibration at various speeds since the day i drove it off the lot. numerous attempts to balance and repair tire. replace |
| 0000042242 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | HEADLIGHTS ARE TOO BRIGHT. |
| 997040701 | LINCOLN | MARK VIII | 1997 | Vehicle failed to start. fuel dumping problem resulted in excessive fuel flow to the cylinders causing engine flooding, washing the protective oil |
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