1998 LINCOLN MARK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 LINCOLN MARK
The 1998 LINCOLN MARK has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (2 complaints), Exterior Lightingheadlights (2 complaints), and Steering (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 LINCOLN MARK
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 LINCOLN MARK. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 LINCOLN MARK
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 LINCOLN MARK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodytrunk Lid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE TELESCOPE PORTION OF THE STEERING COLUMN IS NOT OPERATIONAL. IT IS ADJUSTED ALL THE WAY OUT AND WILL NOT RETRACT.
THE TELESCOPE PORTION OF THE STEERING COLUMN IS NOT OPERATIONAL. IT IS ADJUSTED ALL THE WAY OUT AND WILL NOT RETRACT.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS ONE OF THE HEAD LIGHTS BURNED OUT. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED MANY SOURCES FOR PARTS, HOWEVER THE BULB WAS AN OUT OF THE MARKET PRODUCT. THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED SALVAGE YARDS FOR THE PART. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD GUARANTEE THE VEHICLE 1998 AND PARTS.
TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 55K MILES. PRIMARY SYMPTOM WAS SHUDDERING DURING OVERDRIVE GEAR SHIFTS. (79K) HEATER WILL NOT WORK. UNIT ONLY BLOWS COLD AIR. VEHICLE EATS ROTORS. ROTORS NEED TO BE TURNED OR REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. ELECTRIC STEERING ADJUSTMENT WON'T GO UP OR DOWN. TEMPORARILY FIXED BY BEATING ON STEERING WHEEL.
TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 55K MILES. PRIMARY SYMPTOM WAS SHUDDERING DURING OVERDRIVE GEAR SHIFTS. (79K) HEATER WILL NOT WORK. UNIT ONLY BLOWS COLD AIR. VEHICLE EATS ROTORS. ROTORS NEED TO BE TURNED OR REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. ELECTRIC STEERING ADJUSTMENT WON'T GO UP OR DOWN. TEMPORARILY FIXED BY BEATING ON STEERING WHEEL.
Safety Rating for the 1998 LINCOLN MARK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 LINCOLN MARK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 LINCOLN MARK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 LINCOLN MARK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN MARK
- 1993 LINCOLN MARK — 12 complaints
- 1994 LINCOLN MARK — 7 complaints
- 1995 LINCOLN MARK — 10 complaints
- 1996 LINCOLN MARK — 33 complaints
- 1997 LINCOLN MARK — 4 complaints
- 1998 LINCOLN MARK (current)
- 1999 LINCOLN MARK — 1 complaint
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