Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1994 Lincoln Mark Viii Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints: 8about this part
Share: 5%of 167 total for the year
Median mileage: —not reported
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii, 5% of the 167 complaints for this model year.

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.

“May 3, 2001 I have been advised by the ford corporation to send this information to the associationregarding a safety issue with ford produced automobiles.regarding a safety issue with ford produced automobiles. Regarding a safety issue with ford produced automobiles.this safety issue involves a sensor or switch attached to all ford products equipped withan aod-e/4r70w automatic transmission. …”

NHTSA complaint #744926, filed 2001-05

“Transimission goes into nuetral for split second and goes back in gear,vehicle has been repaired 4 times and is currently in shop(dealership)waiting on parts.part is on national back order per the dealership(astro Lincoln mercury in pensacola,florida.”

NHTSA complaint #730699, filed 2000-09

“Tansmission rear seal replaced, continued to slip, then the power steering pump went out air ride system was replaced both left and right 4 times (2) front (2) rear.. Electrical system malfunctioned alarm would go off while driving locks whould lock on you while trying to enter car if you could bet the locks the alarm would go off .. Alternator went out agter I was told they could not find any problem with the electrical system. Vibration in car whild driving and idiling. …”

NHTSA complaint #734234, filed 2000-10

“Vehicle experiences shudder/vibration in the transmission at approximately 35 MPH as stated in the service bulletin (96-25-17), however dealership denied service of the bulletin repair stating year was not proper. Mjs”

NHTSA complaint #546356, filed 1999-06

“While driving 35mph driveshaft broke in half, causing vehicle to shut down. Had also missed fuel tank. Vehicle towed to repair shop. Mechanic indicated the driveshaft was repairable.”

NHTSA complaint #870944, filed 2000-09

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
1998	3	4%
1997	1	1%
1996	5	5%
1995	5	4%
1994	8	5%
1993	8	3%

Other parts of the 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii

Exterior lighting
126 complaints Vehicle speed control
11 complaints Electrical system
7 complaints Brakes
3 complaints Suspension
3 complaints Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints Air bags
2 complaints Fuel system
2 complaints Body and structure
2 complaints Engine cooling
1 complaints Equipment
1 complaints Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 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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