1997 Lincoln Mark Viii Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,540miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 6% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,540 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.
“Vehicle was traveling down a busy urban street and while approaching an intersection, the driver begin turning slightly to change lanes and the steering wheel separated from the steering column, leaving the vehicle with no steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10701392, filed 2015-03, 61,540 miles“Power adjustment steering colums act erractically and will adjust by itself while consumer is driving . Dealer cannot duplicate defect, and cannot determine cause. Water pump leaked causing low coolant light to illuminate. Door ajar switch faulty and was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #887081, filed 2001-04“Steering wheel sensor would make a grinding noise while operating and would not lock in position. Dealer was notified and refused to assist because it not a recall, and out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #8001704, filed 2002-01Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEquipment
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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