1994 Lincoln Mark Viii Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii, 7% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I received a letter from ford regarding recall #05s28, for the speed control deactivation switch back in august of 2007. I contacted my local dealer in fort collins, co and they did a snip and tape. I have since received a letter dated february 2008 stating that the parts were in for my vehicle to be repaired. The dealership, spradley barr, has supposedly put my name on a list to be called when they are ready to repair. I think it has been quite long enough to wait for such a part. I can't believe that there are so many Lincoln Mark Viii's out there that mine can't get the part.”
NHTSA complaint #10224087, filed 2008-04“The contact owns a 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the cruise control activated itself. The contact could not deactivate the vehicle speed control. She placed the vehicle into park and the engine revved before bursting into flames. There were no injuries. The contact extinguished the fire, but the fuel rail and fuel pump were damaged. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic center. The dealer informed her to notify the manufacturer of the fire. She received a recall notice after the fire occurred. The NHTSA campaign id number was unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10255893, filed 2009-01, 100,000 miles“1994 and 1995 Lincoln Mark Viii with cruise control recall. Consumer states that the cruise control was disconnected in both vehicles. He states he received a letter saying the parts were available yet when repaired cruise control did not work on the 94 Lincoln Mark Viii. The dealer informed the consumer the 94 Lincoln needed a new servo that would cost $436.00 and also a new switch and wiring. The consumer stated the cruise control worked fine before the dealer disconnected it.”
NHTSA complaint #10222828, filed 2008-03“While approaching a stop sign with foot on the brake pedal, vehicle accelerated at full throttle and proceeded through stop sign. Vehicle finally stopped when driver pressed on brakes as hard as possible. Driver was able to avoid a crash. Vehicle was brought to dealership the next day. Dealer was not able to find anything wrong with the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #841927, filed 1999-08“1994 Lincoln Mark Viii with safety defect with speed control. Consumer states that the his vehicle did sustain the underhood fire indicated in the recall. The vehicle was deemed a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10226196, filed 2008-04Related recalls
- 07V336000Aug 3, 2007On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain…Covers: Lincoln Mark Viii 1993–1998, Ford E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii
126 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther 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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