1995 Lincoln Mark Viii
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.
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
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
78% of complaints: exterior lighting — 106 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and switch.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20150104
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! *NM
NHTSA ODI report, 20060419
HEADLIGHTS SUCK. *LA
NHTSA ODI report, 20031117
10% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH4% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and body.
4% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and steering wheel/handle bar.
CRASH4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19960910
SAFETY TIMELINE
BRAKE PEDAL SEPARATION FROM PIVOT ARM
HEADLIGHT FAILURE
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
1995 Lincoln Mark Viii — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (106 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- 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 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.