MYRModel Year Report

1995 Lincoln Mark Viii

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Lincoln Mark Viii
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:57.562Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
136
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Exterior lighting

78% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1995: 136 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

78% · 106 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and switch.

CRASHINJURY
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Dim headlights cause poor street visibility and hit vehicle parked in the street in a dark commercial area. Headlights cannot be opened to service and headlights no longer available to order new. No aftermarket options.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-04

Poorly designed headlights that were upgraded by Lincoln in 1996 the upgrade should have been retrofit into the 1993-1995 cars. This is a safety issue along the same lines as making antilock brakes optional. Safety features are not options!

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-19

Headlights suck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-17

Service brakes

10% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Structure

4% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

Steering

4% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASH

Vehicle speed control

4% · 5 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Had sudden acceleration in reverse, hit tree and 2 cars, when car was pinned driver got out while wheels still turning and smoking, however suffered neck injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-10

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 136 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    1995-02-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-05-04 Brake pedal separation from pivot arm
  3. I
    1996-07-31Engineering analysisClosed 1998-01-26 Headlight failure
  4. R
    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 →

  5. R
    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

1995 Lincoln Mark Viii — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 106 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 16E026000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Lincoln Mark Viii reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Lincoln Mark Viii is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Lincoln Mark Viii?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 78% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Lincoln Mark Viii have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.