1998 Lincoln Mark Viii Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 11%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,527miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 11% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,527 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.
“Update to last complaint: the passenger side hid headlight has failed, no replacement except $1000 conversion kit. Have to drive with only brights on from now on. Danger to myself and those I'm passing, plus if the brights aren't on, then I have no headlights and could get pulled over. Passenger side ball joint/control arm broke while driving and tire fell off while driving in parking lot at work. After repair, hearing a bad creaking noise. Air suspension has to fill up all the way when I start the vehicle even after 5 minutes of it being shut off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10865064, filed 2016-05, 104,527 miles“The front suspension sinks down on the vehicle, causing the front to scrape on the ground. This is making the ability to drive difficult. Manufacturer was contacted by owner. The consumer stated that the main computer is failing.”
NHTSA complaint #10109284, filed 2005-03, 30,000 miles“I've had this gem since 2010, bought with 30,000 miles...now has 104,000 miles. It was great until 2014. Where do I start? (1) no heat- broken blender door actuator...manually set it to the warm setting for the winter behind glove box. (2) driver's door handle snapped last year(replaced for $100)...and now this year the passenger side snapped. (3) doors are constantly ajar , alternating from one side to the other. …”
NHTSA complaint #10824162, filed 2016-02“The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH over train tracks, the front passenger side tire came off and the vehicle fell to the ground. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred three times before. The vehicle was towed to a local shop who diagnosed that the ball joint and control arm needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 131,000. Updated 3/25/11 updated 03/30/11”
NHTSA complaint #10384340, filed 2011-02, 131,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the front driver's side tire separated from the vehicle, causing the vehicle to suddenly drop to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated the ball joint was broken. The mechanic replaced the ball joint with a master pro cp426. The contact experienced the failure a second time, but was able to pull over to the shoulder of the road. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated the ball joint was broken and replaced it a second time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10384353, filed 2011-02, 127,000 milesSuspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii
24 complaintsExterior lighting
11 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 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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