MYRModel Year Report

1993 Lincoln Mark Viii

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1993 Lincoln Mark Viii
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
239
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Exterior lighting

74% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 1 complaint 1989 1992: 1 complaint 1993: 239 complaints 1993 239 1994: 167 complaints 1995: 136 complaints 1995 1996: 106 complaints 1997: 90 complaints 1997 1998: 83 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 239 complaints 1993 239 1994: 167 complaints 1994 1995: 136 complaints 1995 1996: 106 complaints 1996 1997: 90 complaints 1997 1998: 83 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 239 complaints 1993 239 1994: 167 complaints 1994 1995: 136 complaints 1995 1996: 106 complaints 1996 1997: 90 complaints 1997 1998: 83 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1993: 239 complaints

View as data table
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% · 176 reports

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, 2004-10-10

93 Lincoln headlights are ineffective after daylight hours.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-20

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-28

Vehicle speed control

6% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and linkages.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway. The fire was extinguished by consumer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-03

Vehicle was moving at 30MPH when the accelerator pedal stuck, the car ran into a tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-05-21

Vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, resulting in hitting a wall. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-18

Visibility

6% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing motor and rearview mirrors/devices.

INJURY

Service brakes

5% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

5% · 12 reports

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-14

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1992-11-06Seat belts92V166000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1993Complaint volume 239 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. I
    1996-07-31Engineering analysisClosed 1998-01-26 Headlight failure
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    1998-04-15Exterior lighting98V009000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2007-08-13Vehicle speed control07V336000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2016-05-26Service brakes, hydraulic16E026000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Lincoln Mark Viii — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 176 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V166000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 98V009000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 16E026000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.