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1997 Lincoln Mark Viii exterior lighting problems

33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii37% of all complaints for this model year.

33
Exterior Lighting complaints
37%
share of all complaints
61,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Tl*the contact owns a 1997 lincoln mark viii. The contact stated that the low beam headlights are known to burn out. The parts are no longer being manufactured so the only way to repair them is with a kit. The contact stated that this seemed like an expensive temporary remedy. In addition, the…

    filed Jul 21, 2009

  • Tl*the contact owns a 1997 lincoln mark viii. The contact stated that the front headlights burned out in the vehicle. The dealer stated that the replacement bulb was unavailable and would be placed on back order. They also requested a deposit for the bulb, which cost over $100. The contact called…

    filed Mar 11, 2009

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Exterior Lighting problems in other Mark Viii years

YearReportsShare
1998 Mark Viii1113%
1996 Mark Viii7773%
1995 Mark Viii10376%
1994 Mark Viii12675%
1993 Mark Viii17272%
Mark Viii exterior lighting problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.