1997 Lincoln Mark Viii Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 6% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,200 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.
“Owner was driving on the freeway and experienced electrical problem. All the head lights went out. Owner pulled over to the right. Then, contacted the dealership, and was told that the repairs for this defect would cost $2200.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10111103, filed 2005-02, 49,200 miles“Failure of blend door actuator on 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii which results in failure of HVAC. This prevents defroster from functioning to clear windshield of fog or ice thus resulting in a safety hazard due to poor visibility. This part failed in may 3, 2002 and was repaired at dealership by replacing the part. The part has failed again in decemdber 12, 2004. This part has failed twice within a little over 2 years and less than 32,000 miles since it was replaced in may 2002.”
NHTSA complaint #10102980, filed 2004-12, 39,212 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii lsc. The contact stated that the refrigeration discharge line failed due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air conditioner failed after they installed r134a refrigeration. The manufacturer was notified who stated he should call the dealer to get the vehicle repaired again. The failure mileage was 103,000. Updated 07/13/12 a leak was found in the hose that ran from the compressor to the condenser. Also, the metal part of the hose was rusted. Updated 07/31/12”
NHTSA complaint #10461456, filed 2012-06, 103,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013060Oct 14, 2002Climate control a/c service tech tips.
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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