1996 Lincoln Mark Viii
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii. Newest first.
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Owner complaints
106 complaints5 involved a crash2 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting
TL* the contact owns a 1996 lincoln mark viii. The contact stated that there was poor visibility when driving the vehicle at night. The headlight lenses had a constant film, which affected the low beams. The contact cleaned the lenses several times and changed the bulbs, but the visibility remained…
TL* the contact owns a 1996 lincoln mark viii. The contact stated that there was poor visibility when driving the vehicle at night. The headlight lenses had a constant film, which affected the low beams. The contact cleaned the lenses several times and changed the bulbs, but the visibility remained poor. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was to be taken to the dealer for further inspection and repair. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
TL* the contact owns a 1996 lincoln mark viii. The contact stated that the headlights were very dim and caused poor visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. Updated…
TL* the contact owns a 1996 lincoln mark viii. The contact stated that the headlights were very dim and caused poor visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. Updated 07/07/14*lj the consumer stated the driver was unable to beyond 50 feet. The reflective part inside the headlights were completely black. The light bulbs were replaced the failure persisted. Updated 05/28/2015 *js
- Exterior lighting
Very poor headlights, causing an unsafe driving condition while only being able to see a short distance in front of your car at night. *tr
- Tires
Driving on tollway about 60 mph and tire blew out. no knowledge of hitting anything. *Tr
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln mark viii. The contact stated that he received a recall notice informing him that the wiring harness switch could leak internally, overheat, smoke, and burn. The identical failure has occurred with the contacts vehicle while driving. The inside of the vehicle was…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln mark viii. The contact stated that he received a recall notice informing him that the wiring harness switch could leak internally, overheat, smoke, and burn. The identical failure has occurred with the contacts vehicle while driving. The inside of the vehicle was damaged and was repaired for $3800. The contact stated that the dealer did not replaced or repair his wiring harness switch; therefore, he had to perform the repair himself and he will not be reimbursed. The manufacturer stated that if there was a a recall the vehicle would be repaired other than that the contact IS liable for the repair costs. Nhtsa 07v336000, vehicle speed control IS related to the failure. The failure mileage was 58,730
- Tires
My name IS j.m. Carter and I reside in henrico county virginia. On may 12, 2009, one of the four cooper tires, golden fury gft on my car exploded. Thank god neither I nor anyone else was injured, but the vehicle sustained significant damages. I submitted a claim in good faith to cooper, and…
My name IS j.m. Carter and I reside in henrico county virginia. On may 12, 2009, one of the four cooper tires, golden fury gft on my car exploded. Thank god neither I nor anyone else was injured, but the vehicle sustained significant damages. I submitted a claim in good faith to cooper, and have received their denial stating the failure was due to an impact. I have pictures of the tire, and a video of the road traveled when the explosion (blow out) occurred. *Tr
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln mark viii. the contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in august of 2007. he was informed that the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. the contact had to wait nine months for the parts. the dealer stated that…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln mark viii. the contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in august of 2007. he was informed that the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. the contact had to wait nine months for the parts. the dealer stated that the parts would not be available until march of 2008. there had been no failure to date. the recall number was unknown. the current mileage was 102,321.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln mark viii. the vehicle has high intensity headlights, but one headlight IS bright while the other IS dim. in 2007, the passenger side headlight was replaced and now the driver side lamp needs replacing. ford no longer makes the part and could not provide…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln mark viii. the vehicle has high intensity headlights, but one headlight IS bright while the other IS dim. in 2007, the passenger side headlight was replaced and now the driver side lamp needs replacing. ford no longer makes the part and could not provide information on how it could be obtained. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 40,000 and failure mileage was 39,000. update 04-02-08 *bf
- Fuel system, gasoline · Vehicle speed control
Product recall = -speed control. aug. 2007. Dealer disconnected in 2007-not replaced...car now w/no overderive/speed control = wastes gas. *tr
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
The headlights on these cars (generation 1 lincoln mark viii, 1993 to 1996) are awful and it IS virtually impossible to find replacements-the reflective coating on the inside deteriorates, the outer lens gets yellow and dull-difficult, almost impossible to see at night, especially low beams-ford…
The headlights on these cars (generation 1 lincoln mark viii, 1993 to 1996) are awful and it IS virtually impossible to find replacements-the reflective coating on the inside deteriorates, the outer lens gets yellow and dull-difficult, almost impossible to see at night, especially low beams-ford should make good on repairs for these models, there are thousands on the road, all are a hazard to the owner and to other drivers. *tr
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Customer wants update to case #10176001**cc
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
I am the original owner of a 1996 lincoln mark viii equipped with luminarc high intensity headlights. the vehicle has 56,089 miles. the driver's side headlight has failed and apparently IS no longer serviceable. the manufacturer's design did not allow for the simple replacement of a light bulb…
I am the original owner of a 1996 lincoln mark viii equipped with luminarc high intensity headlights. the vehicle has 56,089 miles. the driver's side headlight has failed and apparently IS no longer serviceable. the manufacturer's design did not allow for the simple replacement of a light bulb but instead requires the replacement of the entire headlight assembly at a cost of approximately $900.00 plus labor per side. 97 and 98 models are designed for simple bulb replacement at a cost of approximately $260.00 per bulb. while investigating the facilitating of head light repairs for my automobile I have discovered that head light assemblies for 1996 model cars are obsolete and replacement bulbs for 1997-1998 model cars have been on back order for approximately six months and are not due to be available for another 3-4 months. my internet research has led me to an unknown number of owners in similar peril. we are all scrambling for solutions to keep our autos on the road both safely and legally. internet searches for used parts (lincoln customer service actually refers you to private used parts dealers rather than supply parts themselves), possible new parts and even fabricated new light systems (questionable legality) are being pursued. it has become apparent that there are no good solutions and we owners have few options available to us. the manufacturer has designed a vehicle lighting system that has failed to last or be successfully serviced within the vehicle's useful lifespan. in closing, ford motor company has created a class of car owner that can not keep his car street legal or safe. ford has abandoned these owners to fend for themselves in pursuit of safety. these are not ancient cars, they are well within their useful lifespan and ford should be responsible for facilitating their safe operation during that time. currently, ford has no reasonable answers and the situation they have created IS wholly absurd. cory a. David. *nm
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Very poor headlights, causing an unsafe driving condition while only being able to see a short distance in front of your car at night. *jb
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Lights goes completely out when placed on dim. *Nm
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Head light on the mark viii are not strong enough (low beam). *nm
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
The headlights on my 1996 lincoln mark viii are terrible, I've owned the car for 8 years and have replaced the bulbs with various aftermarket bulbs and nothing increases the headlight power. *Jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Drivers side hid unit on my 1996 lincoln mark viii IS not working and I can not seem to find another one used or new to replace it with, seems to be a dealer only part and the parts 'depts. I"ve spoken with want to charge me $750.00 to $850.00 for the whole headlight assembly with the hid unit, I…
Drivers side hid unit on my 1996 lincoln mark viii IS not working and I can not seem to find another one used or new to replace it with, seems to be a dealer only part and the parts 'depts. I"ve spoken with want to charge me $750.00 to $850.00 for the whole headlight assembly with the hid unit, I can only drive during the day and cannnot drive at night in fear of getting pulled over or getting into an accident!!!!!!!!!!!
- Exterior lighting
Dt*: the contact stated the silver reflectors inside the headlights burned out. this made driving at night difficult due to the lack of light produced from the headlights. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection who determined the headlights would have to be replaced to correct the problem. Updated 05/03/06
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
I would like to make a complaint about my lincoln mark viii headlights from 1993-1996. The headlights after a couple years begin to degrade. The reflective coating inside the parabola turns chalky and therefore does not reflect light the way it was intended. This makes for very poor lighting at…
I would like to make a complaint about my lincoln mark viii headlights from 1993-1996. The headlights after a couple years begin to degrade. The reflective coating inside the parabola turns chalky and therefore does not reflect light the way it was intended. This makes for very poor lighting at night which could cause serious injury or even death. Lincoln new about this and switched to hid (high intensity discharge) units in 1996, but only on the lsc models. Ford/lincoln sells these units but at a very very high price. This should be a safety recall and hid's installed in the cars with the defective headlamps before someone dies. *nm
- Exterior lighting › Headlights · Exterior lighting › Headlights › Concealment devices
The design of the headlight lenses on the 1996 lincoln mark viii provides poor night visibility due to sever degradation of oem headlamp system. the reflective lens on the inside of the housing has melted away to the point that this makes night driving dangerous if not impossible with out some sort of aftermarket lighting system or oem replacements which will soon fail and cause the issue all over again. *jb
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
The 1996 lincoln mark viii was purchased in november 2005 and the headlights have been deteriorating constantly since purchase. I now have to use the high beam at all times after dark. Other cars do not even flash there lights at me because the headlights are so weak. All of the chrome has fallen off of the surfaces in the headlights so no light IS reflected out of the lights! *nm
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
The headlight covers (housings?) for lincoln mark viii's 93-98, cloud over (turn gray inside and out) quickly. this defective clouding in the light covers results in night driving to be very hazardous, along with rain and fog. the kits to replace the lights average around 1,000. lincoln knows of the visibility problem when the covers cloud over and has not taken corrective action. *nm
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
I own a 1993 lincoln mark viii and at night you can barely see the road even with the brights on. The housing looks like the clear part has separated into about 3 layers. Please help!!!!!!!!!!! *nm
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Concealment devices
1996 lincoln mark viii headlights. cannot see at night, severe lack of illumination, very dangerous. *jb
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Dt*: the contact stated the plastic cover for the headlights are discolored. this does not allow the headlight to project enough light for night driving. the contact has replaced the light bulbs, but this has not improved visibility. the headlight assembly must be replaced. the manufacturer was alerted. updated 4/6/2006 - *nm
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10013060Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10008279New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip.
- 10004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 6090549Information regarding steering- poor returnability-high effort. *Mjs
- 6090366Steering- poor returnability- high effort. *Mjs
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6090085Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system.
- 6090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 636080Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm.
- 630515Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure.
- 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 619424Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil.
- 615478This bulletin mentions that for all vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technican must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module.
- 615335Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern.
- 613224Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *Mjs
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 606508Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock.
- 606461Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs.
- 606433Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns.
- 606428Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission IS cold on vehicles with ford qality remanufactured (fqr) 4r70w transmission exchange units with julian build between 062-97 and 040-99.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 606419Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip.
- 605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms).
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip.
- 603669A steering wheel movement felt when driving over rough surfaces.
- 603589Exhibiting a customer concern of mil on and dtcs of 214 or p0340. If normal diagnostics fails to resolve these dtc's and camshaftposition sensor has been replaced, thoroughly inspect the wiring at the camp hard-shell for broken or frayed wiring.
- 601343A new silicone gasket and sealant.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601264Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601237Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration.
- 601232A condition with steering nibble felt in the steering wheel when driving on rough roads such as grooved pavement on some vehicles.
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