1998 Lincoln Mark Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Lincoln Mark (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1998 Lincoln Mark. The part named most often is steering, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and engine cooling (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering3 38%
- Brakes2 25%
- Engine cooling2 25%
- Exterior lighting2 25%
- Other or unknown1 13%
- Body and structure1 13%
Example complaints
Steering: “Transmission replaced at 55k miles. Primary symptom was shuddering during overdrive gear shifts. (79k) heater will not work. Unit only blows cold air. Vehicle eats rotors. Rotors need to be turned or replaced at least once a year. Electric steering adjustment won't go up or down. Temporarily fixed by beating on steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10069112, filed 2004-01Engine cooling: “While driving vehicle stalled. Smoke was coming in through the vents. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic determined that the valve cover to engine needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10055623, filed 2004-01Exterior lighting: “The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on normal road conditions one of the head lights burned out. The contact researched many sources for parts, however the bulb was an out of the market product. The manufacturer suggested salvage yards for the part. The contact expressed the manufacturer should guarantee the vehicle 1998 and parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10165549, filed 2006-08, 69,900 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 69,900 and 99,675 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Lincoln Mark in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Lincoln Mark.
Other model years of the Lincoln Mark
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 8 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 7 | 73,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 9 | 70,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 5 | 116,976 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 8 | 75,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 5 | 154,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Lincoln Mark have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1998 Lincoln Mark as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Lincoln Mark is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1998 Lincoln Mark been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Lincoln Mark reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90,000 miles and the middle half falls between 69,900 and 99,675 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.