1997 Lincoln Mark Viii Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 3% of the 90 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.
“Gas gauge indicator failed, it did not provide the right information. The vehicle would not with less than 1/4 tank of gas, the consumer added two gallons of gas and the vehicle still did not start, the vehicle was pushed to level for towing and then it started, the problem happened when the vehicle was parked on an angle to the left. The dealer replaced several componets such as the instrument cluster and gas tank, but the problem continued.”
NHTSA complaint #10039785, filed 2003-11“Problems with fuel tank readings on gas gauge. The consumer stated the gas gauge moved erratically while driving. The cluster fuel gauge and fuel sending unit was replaced, but the problem remained the same.”
NHTSA complaint #10048738, filed 2003-11“Vehicle failed to start. Fuel dumping problem resulted in excessive fuel flow to the cylinders causing engine flooding, washing the protective oil lubricant from the cylinder walls, contaminating the spark plug, and causing engine damage.”
NHTSA complaint #529125, filed 1998-01Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
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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