1993 Lincoln Mark Viii Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 07V336000Aug 3, 20073,600,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Lincoln Mark Viii 1993–1998, Ford E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more

  Reported issue: 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, smoke, or burn.

  Possible consequence: This could result in an underhood fire.

  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 switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will…

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• 98V009000Jan 21, 1998506,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Lincoln Mark Viii 1993–1994, Mercury Sable 1993–1994, Ford Taurus 1993–1994 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. The vehicle's headlights can go out for brief intervals.

  Possible consequence: Loss of headlights during vehicle operation can affect a driver's ability to navigate the roadway and reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a headlight switch that incorporates a cricuit breaker of revised design and installation of a wiring harness connector and wiring, if needed.

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• 92V166000Nov 18, 19922,890 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Retractor
  Covers: Lincoln Mark Viii 1993

  Reported issue: The link lever trunion on the safety belt retractor may have been damaged during installation.

  Possible consequence: The damaged component may become dislodged during vehicleoperation, making the retractor vehicle-sensitive locking system inoperative.this increases the possibilty of a serious injury in a sudden stop or accident.

  Remedy: The retractors will be replaced in the subject vehicles.

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