1998 Lincoln Mark Viii Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,262miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 6% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,262 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Car engine shuts down when in snow or in gravel or poor traction . The engine has no power and acts like it is flooded . Took car to Lincoln dealership in boise id. Roundtree Lincoln explained problem was told that this is a natural thing for this car. This problem creates a severe safety hazard simply because you cannot move the car it simply shuts down your help in this matter would be greatly appricated please contact me regarding addtional informatoin.”
NHTSA complaint #720892, filed 2000-04“The engine would freeze or shut down for no reason while driving on the highway. No warning giving. Have taken vehicle to dealer & vehicle put on diagonistic machine. Nothing was found wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #832902, filed 1998-12Related service bulletins
- 10018745Nov 14, 2005Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10011162Aug 23, 2004Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii
24 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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