1998 Lincoln Mark Viii Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,095miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 8% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,095 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.
“The brakes can quit working after the automatic parking brake release solenoid fails to release the rear brakes when the transmission lever is moved out of park. The rear brakes will then overheat after several miles, which causes the brake fluid to eventually boil and be expelled from the master cylinder. The first symptom is that the brake pedal goes almost all the way to the floor and braking becomes erratic. Shortly thereafter, the braking system totally failed to stop the car due to lack of brake fluid in the master cylinder. …”
NHTSA complaint #10388611, filed 2011-03, 74,095 miles“The front ABS speed sensor has failed on my 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii. The car currently has only 50k miles on it. These sensors have been discontinued by ford starting 2005. They are not interchangeable with any other vehicle and no automotive parts store carries them. Ford made close to 18,000 Lincoln Mark Viii in 1998, the ABS sensor is crucial in the proper operation of the ABS as well as the traction control, as it is right now there are no replacements available anywhere. …”
NHTSA complaint #10186930, filed 2007-04, 50,250 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii. While driving at a low speed the contact stated that the rear ABS failed. The dealer could not repair the vehicle because the rear wheel ABS sensor was no longer available. Report 238373 was filed with the manufacturer. The manufacturer attempted to locate the part, but the part was no longer in production; therefore; they could not offer any assistance. The dealer disconnected the rear ABS sensor to ensure that the rear brakes would function properly; yet, it caused the vehicle to vibrate and the ABS light to illuminate constantly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10342183, filed 2010-07, 88,000 miles“Abs sensor light came on for two hours or more, then it went off. Since then, intermittently, the vehicle would pull to the right or left at full stop whenever brakes were applied. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be done until they get the code from the diagnostic machine, when it occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #851842, filed 1999-11“When applying brakes and making a normal stop, brake pedal went all the way to the floorboard. There was just a little bit of braking. Driver had to use emergency brake to stop vehicle. Problem was reported to the dealership. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #865095, filed 2000-07Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii
24 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsSuspension
9 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 complaintsWheels
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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