1993 Lincoln Mark Viii
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 239 |
| 1994 | 167 |
| 1995 | 136 |
| 1996 | 106 |
| 1997 | 90 |
| 1998 | 83 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
64% of complaints: exterior lighting — 153 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
I OWN A 1993 LINCOLN MARK VIII AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TERRIBLE. IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE DIM LIGHT OUTPUT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20041010
93 LINCOLN HEADLIGHTS ARE INEFFECTIVE AFTER DAYLIGHT HOURS.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20030820
4% of complaints: exterior lighting — 10 distinct reports on file.
3% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN HITTING A WALL. TT *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 19951018
3% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY3% of complaints: exterior lighting — 6 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
THE LINK LEVER TRUNION ON THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION.
Remedy: THE RETRACTORS WILL BE REPLACED IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
Campaign 92V166000 — check if this car was fixed
HEADLIGHT FAILURE
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.
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.
Campaign 98V009000 — check if this car was fixed
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, S
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
Campaign 07V336000 — check if this car was fixed
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,...
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.
Campaign 16E026000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1993 Lincoln Mark Viii — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (153 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 92V166000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 98V009000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07V336000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16E026000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting:headlights, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.