MYRModel Year Report

1998 Lincoln Mark Viii

▲ Better than typical
1998 Lincoln Mark Viii
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:32:00.286Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln Mark Viii Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 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 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1998: 83 complaints
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YearComplaints
19891
19921
1993239
1994167
1995136
1996106
199790
199883
19992
20001

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 14%

14% of complaints: visibility — 12 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%

10% of complaints: exterior lighting — 8 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 5%

5% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1998 Lincoln Mark Viii — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • 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

▲ 1997 ● 1996 ◆ 1995

WORST YEARS

■ 1993 ◆ 1994 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii?

The most-reported component is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.