1998 Lincoln Mark Viii Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 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.
“Airbag warning light went on and Lincoln/mercury dealership says the airbag may deploy without warning or may not deploy in the event of an accident. Replacement/repair of the clock spring assembly should be covered by ford/Lincoln since this is a safety device only and not a mechanical device.”
NHTSA complaint #10139598, filed 2005-10, 71,000 milesAir bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii
24 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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