1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII, and owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vehicle speed control
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch…
90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 74,355 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 14 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle was traveling down a busy urban street and while approaching an intersection, the driver begin turning slightly to change lanes and the steering wheel separated from the steering column, leavi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 24, 2015 · Steering
“Fiesta lincoln mercury 1720 s mesa dr, mesa, az 85210 (480) 719-3090 is refusing to correct action under recall 05s28 NHTSA campaign number: 07v336000. Associated document rcrit-07v336-8625 listed the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 5, 2014 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Lincoln Mark VIII model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln Mark VIII model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Lincoln Mark VIII | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 Lincoln Mark VIII | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | 3 | 239 |
| 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII | 2 | 167 |
| 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | 1 | 136 |
| 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | 1 | 106 |
| 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | 1 | 90 |
| 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | 1 | 83 |
| 1999 Lincoln Mark VIII | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 Lincoln Mark VIII | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
How do I know if my 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lincoln dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V336000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.