1997 Lincoln Mark Viii Suspension 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 suspension 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.
“The problem started a year of two after purchase. It abruptly jerks to the right on left turns from a stand still or while driving on the highway. It's been worked on at least 4 times by the dealership but with no success. I have reported it to Lincoln customer service but got no help.”
NHTSA complaint #753105, filed 2001-10“While driving at approximately 60-65mph there is vibration in steering wheel, and steering wheel moves back and forth. On bumpy roads vibration seems worse. Appears to be loose or out of balance, dealer adjusted suspension/ nuts and bolts, areas were tightened. Then there was a popping noise. When popping noise went away, vibration came back and so forth. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #823675, filed 1998-05“Driving vehicle at 75 MPH highway speeds there is a harmonic vibration that occurs, causing poor visibilty out of rear window. Dealers are aware of this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #822495, filed 1998-04Suspension: 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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