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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1998 Lincoln Mark Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%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 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Lincoln Mark, 13% 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

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1998113%
1996229%
1995222%
1990120%

Other parts of the 1998 Lincoln Mark

Steering
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Lincoln Mark

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology