1994 LINCOLN MARK VIII — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

190

Owner Complaints

8 Crashes 5 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1994 LINCOLN MARK VIII

The 1994 LINCOLN MARK VIII has received a total of 190 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lightingheadlights (117 complaints), Exterior Lighting (9 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (9 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 LINCOLN MARK VIII

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1994 LINCOLN MARK VIII, potentially affecting up to 4,155,635 vehicles.

Recall 16E026000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

| 49,635 vehicles affected

Defect: 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, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are...

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 07V336000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 3,600,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 98V009000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

| 506,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEADLIGHT SWITCH THAT INCORPORATES A CRICUIT BREAKER OF REVISED DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR AND WIRING, IF NEEDED.

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Owner Complaints for the 1994 LINCOLN MARK VIII

190 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 LINCOLN MARK VIII. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 117 5 Crashes
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 9
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 9 3 Fires
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 7
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10491618 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 150,852 miles
1993 THROUGH EARLY 1996 LINCOLN MARK VIII'S HAVE A SERIOUS VISIBILITY PROBLEM AT NIGHT DUE TO THEIR INFERIOR HEADLIGHT DESIGN. BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHT PROFILE IS SO SLIM AND THE LENSES YELLOW SO EASILY WITH USE, YOU CAN'T SEE ANYTHING WHEN IT IS DARK. I FIND MYSELF CHECKING TO MAKE SURE MY HEADLIGHTS ARE IN FACT ON THEY ARE SO BAD. NO PRECAUTIONS CAN BE TAKEN TO PREVENT THIS LOW VISIBILITY SITUATION, IT IS A BAD DESIGN. FORD SWITCHED OVER TO HID IN 1996 TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, BUT US OLDER VEHICLE OWNERS WERE LEFT OUT WITH A DANGEROUS CAR AND OUR ONLY CHOICE IS TO PAY ONE THOUSAND PLUS DOLLARS FOR A RETROFIT KIT THAT WE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR. *TR
#10491618 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | 150,852 miles
1993 THROUGH EARLY 1996 LINCOLN MARK VIII'S HAVE A SERIOUS VISIBILITY PROBLEM AT NIGHT DUE TO THEIR INFERIOR HEADLIGHT DESIGN. BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHT PROFILE IS SO SLIM AND THE LENSES YELLOW SO EASILY WITH USE, YOU CAN'T SEE ANYTHING WHEN IT IS DARK. I FIND MYSELF CHECKING TO MAKE SURE MY HEADLIGHTS ARE IN FACT ON THEY ARE SO BAD. NO PRECAUTIONS CAN BE TAKEN TO PREVENT THIS LOW VISIBILITY SITUATION, IT IS A BAD DESIGN. FORD SWITCHED OVER TO HID IN 1996 TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, BUT US OLDER VEHICLE OWNERS WERE LEFT OUT WITH A DANGEROUS CAR AND OUR ONLY CHOICE IS TO PAY ONE THOUSAND PLUS DOLLARS FOR A RETROFIT KIT THAT WE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR. *TR
#10365530 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 114,000 miles
THE HEAD LIGHTS ON THE 94 LINCOLN MARK 8 DO NOT PUT OUT ENOUGH LIGHT TO SAFELY SEE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE RD, IT APPEARS THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL IS GONE, THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN POLISHED TO REMOVE SCRATCHES AND YELLOWING, THEY WERE ALSO AIMED, TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE FORD DOES NOT OFFER HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES FOR THIS CAR ANYMORE NOR DO THEY HAVE A SOLUTION TO FIX IT AVAILABLE. *TR
#10284478 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 95,000 miles
1994 LINCOLN MARK 8 HEADLIGHTS DESIGN DOES NOT PERMIT ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR DRIVING AT NIGHT USING LOW BEAMS. BULBS WERE REPLACED WITH HIGHER POWER BULBS AND THE LIGHTING STILL DOES NOT ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY. *TR
#10265456 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 68,000 miles
MY VEHICLE HAS 2 DEFECTS WHICH I HAVE NOTICED ON NUMEROUS OTHER CARS LIKE MINE, EVEN LATER MODEL YEARS. THE HEADLIGHTS BECOME VERY DULL AND YELLOWED AFTER 3-4 YEARS, TO THE POINT THAT YOU HAVE TO DRIVE WITH HIGHBEAMS ON ALL THE TIME JUST TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE ROAD. I HAVE SEEN THIS AS THE #1 COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS MODEL CAR ON NUMEROUS BLOGS. THE 2ND PROBLEM IS WITH THE SEAL AROUND THE BACK WINDSHIELD. IT WARPS AFTER A FEW YEARS. VIRTUALLY EVERY MARK VIII THAT I SEE HAS THIS SAME PROBLEM, AND IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR BECAUSE THE WHOLE WINDSHIELD HAS TO BE REMOVED, AND THE BACK WINDSHIELD IS MUCH MORE COMPLICATED THAN THE FRONT. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1994 LINCOLN MARK VIII

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 LINCOLN MARK VIII in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 LINCOLN MARK VIII

Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 LINCOLN MARK VIII. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

98216 — STEERING

A STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT FELT WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH SURFACES.

982731 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

EXHIBITING 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. *AK

BC2300970501 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

AIR SUSPENSION FRONT HEIGHT SENSOR BALL STUD BREAKAGE. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 LINCOLN MARK VIII

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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