1996 Lincoln Mark Viii Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii, 2% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles.
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.
“Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine. Engine was designed that it did not give the spark plug enough space for it to work properly. Also, spark plug blew out, and caused damages to the engine.dealer and manufacturer were not contacted at the time of this call.”
NHTSA complaint #10029817, filed 2003-07, 85,000 miles“Purchased vehicle in 1998 (2yr lease vehicle). From 1998-2001 there have been two engines replaced. Ford has replaced but not addressed why this vehicle would be on a 3rd engine and yet was approx 4+ yrs old when 1st engine was replaced. First replacement was feb 25, 2000 by capital ford (san jose, calif). Would like to address vibration of 3rd engine, paint decoloration and fading airconditioner.”
NHTSA complaint #756905, filed 2002-01Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii
77 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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