1993 Lincoln Mark Viii Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii, 4% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While vehicle was parked emergency brake did not disengage when the lever was released. Also, the brakes would lock up the rear right wheel while driving at any speed. Vehicle had been to the dealer three times in the last six months for these problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10075740, filed 2004-06, 94,000 miles“Consumer had the master cylinder, and the vacuum booster replaced. The anti lock brake unit started to leak and was replaced. After the repair, it was leaking worse than before.”
NHTSA complaint #10001481, filed 2003-01, 87,000 miles“The disc brake rotor disc separated from rotor hub causing the right front tire to lock up forcing car into a spin resulting in the car coming to a stop in a ditch. My 3 children in the back seat received minor bumps and bruises. I wastraveling at 45 MPH when this occurred. If I had been traveling faster the car probably would have rolled over. ( DOT number: )”
NHTSA complaint #740821, filed 2001-02“The contact owns a 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii. While driving 50 MPH the brake line erupted. He continued to pump the brakes as the pedal extended to the floor. He was able to safely drive onto the side of the road and turn the vehicle off. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the brake line was covered with rust and was caused by salt. The mechanic replaced the brake line with new steel ones. The manufacturer was contacted but they were unable to determine the cause of failure. The contact was responsible for the repair cost of $485. The failure mileage was 172,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10357201, filed 2010-09, 172,000 miles“When cruise control is activated on steering console and pressure applied to braking apparatus there appears to be a stumbling block. This allocates increased stopping distance.”
NHTSA complaint #819116, filed 1997-11Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii
172 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
5 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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