1997 Lincoln Mark Viii Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,470miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 9% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,470 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“In nov 2007 ford mailed me a recall notice on the cruise control system on my 1997 Mark Viii 05s28. I immediately contacted harnish Lincoln mercury, puyallup, wa and was scheduked. It is a 37 mile round trip from my home. They took my Mark Viii for less tha 1/2 hour and advised me that ford had not sent them the replacement part; but they would contact me when it came in. On march 4, 2008, I received a new recall notice instructing me to contact a dealer. Again, I contacted their harnish dealer and was scheduled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10220456, filed 2008-03“The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii. The contact stated that the front driver side low beam headlight failed. When he attempted to replace the bulb, he could not get the bulb unscrewed. The dealer replaced the headlight kit and charged him $700. The failure mileage was 49,941 and current mileage is 50,000. The consumer requested to have the recall performed on the vehicle pertaining to the speed control deactivation. The consumer provided a letter from ford denying his claim for a partial reimbursement. The dealer stated warning lights trouble. …”
NHTSA complaint #10203307, filed 2007-09, 49,941 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii. While merging into traffic between 5-10 MPH, the vehicle began moving erratically for a few minutes. The contact noticed smoke coming from the cabin and under the hood, along with an electrical smell surrounding the vehicle. The driver stopped the vehicle until the smoking ceased. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or a mechanic. Nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) was referenced. The switch was deactivated, but has not been replaced. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 73,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10207414, filed 2007-10, 73,000 miles“1997 ford Mark Viii speed control deactivation. Dealer stated that the part was on back order and would not be in until march 2008. Consumer wants to reinstall his speed control switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10212752, filed 2007-12“The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. The dealer has not yet received the part to repair the vehicle. The notice stated that the part would be available in december of 2007. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 101,000. Updated 03/11/08. The consumer has scheduled an appoint for the repair. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10218807, filed 2008-02Related recalls
- 07V336000Aug 3, 2007On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain…Covers: Lincoln Mark Viii 1993–1998, Ford E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsEquipment
5 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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