MYRModel Year Report

1996 Lincoln Mark Viii

● Typical for this model
1996 Lincoln Mark Viii
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:10:41.896Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
106
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Exterior lighting

75% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1996: 106 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

75% · 79 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and concealment devices.

CRASH
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We have been noting the high number of 1993-1996 Lincoln mark 8 owners that have been reporting serious headlight problems with their cars, yet nothing has been done by your offices. Ford & Lincoln will apparently do nothing because you do nothing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-15

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii. The contact stated that there was poor visibility when driving the vehicle at night. The headlight lenses had a constant film, which affected the low beams.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-05

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii. The contact stated that the headlights were very dim and caused poor visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-17

Vehicle speed control

7% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

FIRE

Power train

5% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

INJURY
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After driver stepped out of vehicle, the gear shift jumped from park into reverse. Vehicle then hit an embankment, while traveling backwards, jumped into drive and ran over driver, severely injuring driver.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-05

Electrical system

5% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing module and front underhood.

FIRE
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Alternator caught on fire-car disbled on freeway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-19

Tires

2% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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 →

  2. 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1996 Lincoln Mark Viii — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 79 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 5 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 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 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.