1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

172

Owner Complaints

13 Crashes 1 Fire

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII

The 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII has received a total of 172 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lightingheadlights (98 complaints), Exterior Lighting (9 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII, potentially affecting up to 3,649,635 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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Owner Complaints for the 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII

172 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 98 4 Crashes 1 Injury
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 5
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Child Seat
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#10823046 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | 147,000 miles Crash
THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM AND DO NOT REFLECT ENOUGH LIGHT. AFTER MY MOTHER COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD AND RAN OFF AND HAD AN ACCIDENT I INSTALLED HID BULBS BUT STILL THE SAME PROBLEM DUE TO THE HOUSING GIVING VERY LITTLE REFLECTION OUT TO THE ROAD.
#10715954 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 179,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM CAUSING THE CONTACT TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,000.
#10669911 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 181,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
DIM HEADLIGHTS CAUSE POOR STREET VISIBILITY AND HIT VEHICLE PARKED IN THE STREET IN A DARK COMMERCIAL AREA. HEADLIGHTS CANNOT BE OPENED TO SERVICE AND HEADLIGHTS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO ORDER NEW. NO AFTERMARKET OPTIONS. HAS BEEN USING HIGH BEAMS IN DARK AREAS. *TR
#10668376 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 150,000 miles
HEADLIGHT LENS BECOMES DISCOLORED AND NO REPLACEMENT AND LENS CANNOT BE REMOVED TO CLEAN INSIDE. LIMITS VISUALIZATION OF ROAD AND ONE COULD HIT WILD ANIMALS CROSSING THE STREET. *TR
#10537829 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 174,000 miles
POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT DUE TO POOR LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. HIGH BEAMS EQUIVALENT TO WHAT LOW BEAMS SHOULD BE. HAVE EVEN REPLACED HEADLIGHTS WITH USED PARTS WITH MORE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL INTACT. HAVE PURCHASE POLISHING KITS FOR LENS. LENS REMAINS YELLOWED AND SCRATCHED, AND LIGHTING DIM DESPITE USE OF SYLVANIA SILVER STAR BULBS. NO NEW HALOGEN LIGHTS AVAILABLE, AND USE PARTS ARE WELL OVER 100 A PIECE, AND CONTAIN THE SAME DEFECTS. HID KITS ARE $150+. OWNER SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AFTERMARKET ENHANCEMENTS TO VEHICLE TO ALLOW FOR SAFE NIGHT DRIVING WHEN HEADLIGHT DIMNESS IS DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE INHERENT DESIGN OF THE HEADLIGHTS.

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Safety Rating for the 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII

Ford Motor Company has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

BC105769705 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

AIR SUSPENSION FRONT HEIGHT SENSOR BALL STUD BREAKAGE. *TW

9754 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

SUSPENSION- FRONT- HEIGHT SENSOR UPPER MOUNT- SERVICE TIP. *JD

BC3082970226 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

DIAGNOSING FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE. *TW

BC0712961021 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

CONCERNS OF A DRIVELINE VIBRATION &/OR A DRIVELINE BOOM-DRONE AT SPEEDS OF 60 MPH (100 KPH) & ABOVE MAY BE DUE TO HIGH RUNOUT OF THE DRIVESHAFT. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII.

Investigation PE95007 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Closed

Opened:

BRAKE PEDAL SEPARATION FROM PIVOT ARM

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