1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII Electrical System Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII
1 electrical system complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
THE BRAKES CAN QUIT WORKING AFTER THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE RELEASE SOLENOID FAILS TO RELEASE THE REAR BRAKES WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED OUT OF PARK. THE REAR BRAKES WILL THEN OVERHEAT AFTER SEVERAL MILES, WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE FLUID TO EVENTUALLY BOIL AND BE EXPELLED FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE FIRST SYMPTOM IS THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING BECOMES ERRATIC. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE BRAKING SYSTEM TOTALLY FAILED TO STOP THE CAR DUE TO LACK OF BRAKE FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL RAPIDLY AND SHEER LUCK ARE THE ONLY THINGS THAT HAVE PREVENTED A MAJOR CRASH (SO FAR...)! THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND FLUID HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BUT THERE SEEMS TO BE NO FIX AVAILABLE THAT WOULD PREVENT THE PROBLEM FROM RE-OCCURRING. THIS SAFETY DEFECT APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY THE PARKING BRAKE POSITION SENSOR SWITCH...
Other 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII Problem Areas
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
12 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint