MYRModel Year Report

1993 Lincoln Mark Viii

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1993 Lincoln Mark Viii
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln Mark Viii Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1992: 1 complaints 1993: 239 complaints 1993 1994: 167 complaints 1995: 136 complaints 1995 1996: 106 complaints 1997: 90 complaints 1997 1998: 83 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1993: 239 complaints
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YearComplaints
19891
19921
1993239
1994167
1995136
1996106
199790
199883
19992
20001

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 74%

74% of complaints: exterior lighting — 176 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and switch.

CRASH
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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

1993 LINCOLN MARK VIII. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HIGH BEAM AND LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS PROBLEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE COULD NOT SEE AT NIGHT WITH THE HIGH BEAMS OR LOW BEAMS ON. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20140728

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control and linkages.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY CONSUMER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050303

VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT 30MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, THE CAR RAN INTO A TREE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970521

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN HITTING A WALL. TT *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 19951018

VISIBILITY 6%

6% of complaints: visibility — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing motor and rearview mirrors/devices.

INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and module.

FIRE
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THEFT ALARM GOES OFF WHEN EVER IT WANTS TO. DOESN'T MATTER IF DAY OR NIGHT. THE BATTERY HAS TO BE DISCONNECTED TO SHUT IT OFF. THE CAR DOESN'T NEED TO BE DISTURBED FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20150214

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19921106 — seat belts

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

▮ 1993 — complaint volume: 239
I 19960731 — EA (closed 19980126)

HEADLIGHT FAILURE

R 19980415 — exterior lighting

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

R 20070813 — vehicle speed control

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

R 20160526 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 (176 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (14 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1997 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ◆ 1995 ● 1996

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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, accounting for 74% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.