1998 Lincoln Mark Viii Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 83 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 body and structure of the 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 4% of the 83 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.
“We have owned a mark vii and a Mark Viii Lincoln. Both cars had serious paint deterioration. We always have our automobiles hand washed. We would like to replace one of the autos with another Lincoln, however, we are going to have to have both of the cars painted. His must be a fault of your paint. Is there any compensation? I hesitate to buy another Lincoln.”
NHTSA complaint #10072972, filed 2004-05“Heater/AC blender door failure resulting in no heat. This appears to be a common failure which is very expensive to repair since dash has to be pulled---quoted by dealer to be $738. Because of so many occurrences why has this not been identified as a defect that the manufacturer should repair?”
NHTSA complaint #10023956, filed 2003-06Body and structure: 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 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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