1998 Lincoln Mark Viii Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain 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.
“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 2000-04Related service bulletins
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013369Nov 1, 2004General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
Transmission and drivetrain: 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 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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