1993 Lincoln Mark Viii Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,683miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii, 2% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,683 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My son was driving his girlfriend home when his car burst into flames. He pulled the car off the road telling his girlfriend to jump out the window as the flames continued to grow with each press on the brake pedal. The car slid into the dark hitting a tree. Both people died. My son was 22, his girlfriend was 21.”
NHTSA complaint #10176288, filed 2006-12, 89,000 miles“Air ride system was not performing properly. Also, airbags system leaked and would cause loss of control. Contacted dealer, and they stated airbags and pump needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #897478, filed 2001-10“After being hit on the right front bumper, both air bags deployed and the force of the implosion blew the sun roof, it cover, and the rear view mirror from their locations, also resulting in injuries to the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #511985, filed 1996-12“While driving in parking lot owner impact concrete around light pole. Air bag deployed but resulted in several facial and chest injuries. Please describe. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #977064, filed 1995-12Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii
172 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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