1998 Lincoln Mark Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Lincoln Mark, 25% of the 8 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.
“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 2004-01“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 2004-01Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 25% |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1998 Lincoln Mark
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Lincoln Mark
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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