1997 Lincoln Mark Viii Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%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 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 2% 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.
“I got he vehicle serviced to repair the cup holder, they told me I put change in the cup holder that dropped into the mechanism that made it not close properly. This is not true. I didn't say anything because it was repaired free of charge. The second time it was repaired the dealer gave me a hard time about the cost to repair it again and the mechanic/tech. Said that I put q-tips & change in the cup holder causing it to not close. Which is not true. I got bruises on my arm from hitting it against the holder as it was summertime and I was wearing a short sleeved shirt. …”
NHTSA complaint #715469, filed 1999-12“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 2001-04Body and structure: 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 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSeats
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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