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16E026000 Apr 1, 2016 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralas...

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May 16, 2016 Steering 104,527 mi

UPDATE TO LAST COMPLAINT: THE PASSENGER SIDE HID HEADLIGHT HAS FAILED, NO REPLACEMENT EXCEPT $1000 CONVERSION KIT. HAVE TO DRIVE WITH ONLY "BRIGHTS" ON FROM NOW ON. DANGER TO MYSELF AND THOSE I'M PASSING, PLUS IF THE "BRIGHTS" AREN'T ON, THEN I HAVE NO HEADLIGHTS AND COULD GET PULLED OVER. PASSENGER...

May 16, 2016 Suspension 104,527 mi

UPDATE TO LAST COMPLAINT: THE PASSENGER SIDE HID HEADLIGHT HAS FAILED, NO REPLACEMENT EXCEPT $1000 CONVERSION KIT. HAVE TO DRIVE WITH ONLY "BRIGHTS" ON FROM NOW ON. DANGER TO MYSELF AND THOSE I'M PASSING, PLUS IF THE "BRIGHTS" AREN'T ON, THEN I HAVE NO HEADLIGHTS AND COULD GET PULLED OVER. PASSENGER...

May 16, 2016 Exterior Lighting 104,527 mi

UPDATE TO LAST COMPLAINT: THE PASSENGER SIDE HID HEADLIGHT HAS FAILED, NO REPLACEMENT EXCEPT $1000 CONVERSION KIT. HAVE TO DRIVE WITH ONLY "BRIGHTS" ON FROM NOW ON. DANGER TO MYSELF AND THOSE I'M PASSING, PLUS IF THE "BRIGHTS" AREN'T ON, THEN I HAVE NO HEADLIGHTS AND COULD GET PULLED OVER. PASSENGER...

May 16, 2016 Steering 104,527 mi

UPDATE TO LAST COMPLAINT: THE PASSENGER SIDE HID HEADLIGHT HAS FAILED, NO REPLACEMENT EXCEPT $1000 CONVERSION KIT. HAVE TO DRIVE WITH ONLY "BRIGHTS" ON FROM NOW ON. DANGER TO MYSELF AND THOSE I'M PASSING, PLUS IF THE "BRIGHTS" AREN'T ON, THEN I HAVE NO HEADLIGHTS AND COULD GET PULLED OVER. PASSENGER...

May 16, 2016 Suspension 104,527 mi

UPDATE TO LAST COMPLAINT: THE PASSENGER SIDE HID HEADLIGHT HAS FAILED, NO REPLACEMENT EXCEPT $1000 CONVERSION KIT. HAVE TO DRIVE WITH ONLY "BRIGHTS" ON FROM NOW ON. DANGER TO MYSELF AND THOSE I'M PASSING, PLUS IF THE "BRIGHTS" AREN'T ON, THEN I HAVE NO HEADLIGHTS AND COULD GET PULLED OVER. PASSENGER...

May 16, 2016 Exterior Lighting 104,527 mi

UPDATE TO LAST COMPLAINT: THE PASSENGER SIDE HID HEADLIGHT HAS FAILED, NO REPLACEMENT EXCEPT $1000 CONVERSION KIT. HAVE TO DRIVE WITH ONLY "BRIGHTS" ON FROM NOW ON. DANGER TO MYSELF AND THOSE I'M PASSING, PLUS IF THE "BRIGHTS" AREN'T ON, THEN I HAVE NO HEADLIGHTS AND COULD GET PULLED OVER. PASSENGER...

Feb 4, 2016 Suspension

I'VE HAD THIS GEM SINCE 2010, BOUGHT WITH 30,000 MILES...NOW HAS 104,000 MILES. IT WAS GREAT UNTIL 2014. WHERE DO I START? (1) NO HEAT- BROKEN BLENDER DOOR ACTUATOR...MANUALLY SET IT TO THE WARM SETTING FOR THE WINTER BEHIND GLOVE BOX. (2) DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED LAST YEAR(REPLACED FOR $100).....

Feb 4, 2016 Visibility/wiper

I'VE HAD THIS GEM SINCE 2010, BOUGHT WITH 30,000 MILES...NOW HAS 104,000 MILES. IT WAS GREAT UNTIL 2014. WHERE DO I START? (1) NO HEAT- BROKEN BLENDER DOOR ACTUATOR...MANUALLY SET IT TO THE WARM SETTING FOR THE WINTER BEHIND GLOVE BOX. (2) DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED LAST YEAR(REPLACED FOR $100).....

Feb 4, 2016 Wheels

I'VE HAD THIS GEM SINCE 2010, BOUGHT WITH 30,000 MILES...NOW HAS 104,000 MILES. IT WAS GREAT UNTIL 2014. WHERE DO I START? (1) NO HEAT- BROKEN BLENDER DOOR ACTUATOR...MANUALLY SET IT TO THE WARM SETTING FOR THE WINTER BEHIND GLOVE BOX. (2) DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED LAST YEAR(REPLACED FOR $100).....

Feb 4, 2016 Suspension

I'VE HAD THIS GEM SINCE 2010, BOUGHT WITH 30,000 MILES...NOW HAS 104,000 MILES. IT WAS GREAT UNTIL 2014. WHERE DO I START? (1) NO HEAT- BROKEN BLENDER DOOR ACTUATOR...MANUALLY SET IT TO THE WARM SETTING FOR THE WINTER BEHIND GLOVE BOX. (2) DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED LAST YEAR(REPLACED FOR $100).....

Feb 4, 2016 Visibility/wiper

I'VE HAD THIS GEM SINCE 2010, BOUGHT WITH 30,000 MILES...NOW HAS 104,000 MILES. IT WAS GREAT UNTIL 2014. WHERE DO I START? (1) NO HEAT- BROKEN BLENDER DOOR ACTUATOR...MANUALLY SET IT TO THE WARM SETTING FOR THE WINTER BEHIND GLOVE BOX. (2) DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED LAST YEAR(REPLACED FOR $100).....

Feb 4, 2016 Wheels

I'VE HAD THIS GEM SINCE 2010, BOUGHT WITH 30,000 MILES...NOW HAS 104,000 MILES. IT WAS GREAT UNTIL 2014. WHERE DO I START? (1) NO HEAT- BROKEN BLENDER DOOR ACTUATOR...MANUALLY SET IT TO THE WARM SETTING FOR THE WINTER BEHIND GLOVE BOX. (2) DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED LAST YEAR(REPLACED FOR $100).....

Sep 14, 2011 Visibility 49,789 mi

THE HEATER WILL NOT BLOW HOT AIR, NO DEFROSTER, CAN'T SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Visibility 49,789 mi

THE HEATER WILL NOT BLOW HOT AIR, NO DEFROSTER, CAN'T SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Visibility 49,789 mi

THE HEATER WILL NOT BLOW HOT AIR, NO DEFROSTER, CAN'T SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Visibility 49,789 mi

THE HEATER WILL NOT BLOW HOT AIR, NO DEFROSTER, CAN'T SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Visibility 49,789 mi

THE HEATER WILL NOT BLOW HOT AIR, NO DEFROSTER, CAN'T SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD. *KB

Sep 14, 2011 Visibility 49,789 mi

THE HEATER WILL NOT BLOW HOT AIR, NO DEFROSTER, CAN'T SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD. *KB

Mar 6, 2011 Electrical System 74,095 mi

THE BRAKES CAN QUIT WORKING AFTER THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE RELEASE SOLENOID FAILS TO RELEASE THE REAR BRAKES WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED OUT OF PARK. THE REAR BRAKES WILL THEN OVERHEAT AFTER SEVERAL MILES, WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE FLUID TO EVENTUALLY BOIL AND BE EXPELLED FROM THE MASTER...

Mar 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,095 mi

THE BRAKES CAN QUIT WORKING AFTER THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE RELEASE SOLENOID FAILS TO RELEASE THE REAR BRAKES WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED OUT OF PARK. THE REAR BRAKES WILL THEN OVERHEAT AFTER SEVERAL MILES, WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE FLUID TO EVENTUALLY BOIL AND BE EXPELLED FROM THE MASTER...

Mar 6, 2011 Unknown Or Other 74,095 mi

THE BRAKES CAN QUIT WORKING AFTER THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE RELEASE SOLENOID FAILS TO RELEASE THE REAR BRAKES WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED OUT OF PARK. THE REAR BRAKES WILL THEN OVERHEAT AFTER SEVERAL MILES, WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE FLUID TO EVENTUALLY BOIL AND BE EXPELLED FROM THE MASTER...

Mar 6, 2011 Electrical System 74,095 mi

THE BRAKES CAN QUIT WORKING AFTER THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE RELEASE SOLENOID FAILS TO RELEASE THE REAR BRAKES WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED OUT OF PARK. THE REAR BRAKES WILL THEN OVERHEAT AFTER SEVERAL MILES, WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE FLUID TO EVENTUALLY BOIL AND BE EXPELLED FROM THE MASTER...

Mar 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,095 mi

THE BRAKES CAN QUIT WORKING AFTER THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE RELEASE SOLENOID FAILS TO RELEASE THE REAR BRAKES WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED OUT OF PARK. THE REAR BRAKES WILL THEN OVERHEAT AFTER SEVERAL MILES, WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE FLUID TO EVENTUALLY BOIL AND BE EXPELLED FROM THE MASTER...

Mar 6, 2011 Unknown Or Other 74,095 mi

THE BRAKES CAN QUIT WORKING AFTER THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE RELEASE SOLENOID FAILS TO RELEASE THE REAR BRAKES WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED OUT OF PARK. THE REAR BRAKES WILL THEN OVERHEAT AFTER SEVERAL MILES, WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE FLUID TO EVENTUALLY BOIL AND BE EXPELLED FROM THE MASTER...

Feb 24, 2011 Suspension 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY DROP TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE BALL JOINT WAS BROKEN. ...

Feb 24, 2011 Suspension 131,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH OVER TRAIN TRACKS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CAME OFF AND THE VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES BEFORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL SHOP WHO DIAGN...

Feb 24, 2011 Suspension 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY DROP TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE BALL JOINT WAS BROKEN. ...

Feb 24, 2011 Suspension 131,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH OVER TRAIN TRACKS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CAME OFF AND THE VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES BEFORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL SHOP WHO DIAGN...

Jul 9, 2010 Traction Control System 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR ABS FAILED. THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE REAR WHEEL ABS SENSOR WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. REPORT 238373 WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER ATTEMPTED TO LOCA...

Jul 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR ABS FAILED. THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE REAR WHEEL ABS SENSOR WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. REPORT 238373 WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER ATTEMPTED TO LOCA...

Jul 9, 2010 Traction Control System 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR ABS FAILED. THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE REAR WHEEL ABS SENSOR WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. REPORT 238373 WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER ATTEMPTED TO LOCA...

Jul 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR ABS FAILED. THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE REAR WHEEL ABS SENSOR WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. REPORT 238373 WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER ATTEMPTED TO LOCA...

Mar 24, 2009 Exterior Lighting 101,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE 1999. RECENTLY, ONE OF THE HEADLIGHT LAMPS BURNED OUT. I ATTEMPTED TO BUY A REPLACEMENT BULB AT SEVERAL AUTO PARTS STORES WITHOUT SUCCESS. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL LINCOLN DEALERS AND FOUND THAT THE BULB (SYLVANIA 9500) IS NO LONGER MANUFACTUR...

Mar 24, 2009 Exterior Lighting 101,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE 1999. RECENTLY, ONE OF THE HEADLIGHT LAMPS BURNED OUT. I ATTEMPTED TO BUY A REPLACEMENT BULB AT SEVERAL AUTO PARTS STORES WITHOUT SUCCESS. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL LINCOLN DEALERS AND FOUND THAT THE BULB (SYLVANIA 9500) IS NO LONGER MANUFACTUR...

Feb 23, 2009 Visibility 23,000 mi

WEATHER CHANGE. HEATER BLEND DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. NO DEFROSTER OR HEATER IN WINTER WEATHER CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH SEEING OUT WINDSHIELD AND HYPOTHERMIA. I'VE HAD FIXED TWICE AT A COST OF $900 EACH TIME. ON ANY FORUM DEALING WITH THE MARK VIII IT IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE PART. IT S...

Feb 23, 2009 Visibility 23,000 mi

WEATHER CHANGE. HEATER BLEND DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. NO DEFROSTER OR HEATER IN WINTER WEATHER CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH SEEING OUT WINDSHIELD AND HYPOTHERMIA. I'VE HAD FIXED TWICE AT A COST OF $900 EACH TIME. ON ANY FORUM DEALING WITH THE MARK VIII IT IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE PART. IT S...

Jul 2, 2008 Visibility 24,775 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT COULD NOT SEE THROUGH A SMALL PORTION OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR MIRROR. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER, THE CONTACT COULD NOT SEE OUT OF THE ENTIRE MIRROR. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS FAILURE. THE SPEED WA...

Jul 2, 2008 Visibility 24,775 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT COULD NOT SEE THROUGH A SMALL PORTION OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR MIRROR. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER, THE CONTACT COULD NOT SEE OUT OF THE ENTIRE MIRROR. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS FAILURE. THE SPEED WA...

Feb 29, 2008 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. THE LIGHT BULB WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR, BUT HAS FAILED AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A CONVERSION KIT BECAUSE THE LIGHT BULB WAS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND ...

Feb 29, 2008 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. THE LIGHT BULB WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR, BUT HAS FAILED AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A CONVERSION KIT BECAUSE THE LIGHT BULB WAS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND ...

Feb 14, 2008 Exterior Lighting 71,800 mi

1998 LINCOLN MARK VLLL LSC (HID HEADLIGHT BULB;PASSENGER SIDE). POOR NIGHT VISIBILITY DUE TO SEVER DEGRADATION OF OEM HEADLAMP SYSTEM. THIS MAKES NIGHT DRIVING ILLEGAL,DANGEROUS, AND JUST IMPOSSIBLE WITH OUT SOME SORT OF AFTERMARKET LIGHTING SYSTEM OR OEM REPLACEMENTS WHICH WILL SOON FAIL AND CAUS...

Feb 14, 2008 Exterior Lighting 71,800 mi

1998 LINCOLN MARK VLLL LSC (HID HEADLIGHT BULB;PASSENGER SIDE). POOR NIGHT VISIBILITY DUE TO SEVER DEGRADATION OF OEM HEADLAMP SYSTEM. THIS MAKES NIGHT DRIVING ILLEGAL,DANGEROUS, AND JUST IMPOSSIBLE WITH OUT SOME SORT OF AFTERMARKET LIGHTING SYSTEM OR OEM REPLACEMENTS WHICH WILL SOON FAIL AND CAUS...

Jan 29, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR RECALL NUMBER 05S28 REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE RECALL HAS SURPASSED A REASONABLE AMOUNT...

Jan 29, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR RECALL NUMBER 05S28 REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE RECALL HAS SURPASSED A REASONABLE AMOUNT...

Dec 13, 2007 Visibility 85,500 mi

THE BLEND DOOR THAT CONTROLS THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING HAS STOPPED WORKING AND HAS RENDERED MY HEATING / COOLING SYSTEM DYSFUNCTIONAL. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE FOR THIS CAR (1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII LSC) - IT POSES A DANGEROUS AND TANGIBLE THREAT TO SAFETY CONSIDERING HEAT WILL NOT WO...

Dec 13, 2007 Visibility 85,500 mi

THE BLEND DOOR THAT CONTROLS THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING HAS STOPPED WORKING AND HAS RENDERED MY HEATING / COOLING SYSTEM DYSFUNCTIONAL. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE FOR THIS CAR (1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII LSC) - IT POSES A DANGEROUS AND TANGIBLE THREAT TO SAFETY CONSIDERING HEAT WILL NOT WO...

Dec 12, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM IN DECEMBER OF 2007 THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH HAS NOT BEEN DISCONNEC...

Dec 12, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM IN DECEMBER OF 2007 THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH HAS NOT BEEN DISCONNEC...

Oct 30, 2007 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED WHEN HE SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AS OF OCTOBER 30, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS DEFECTIVE. HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD MAK...

Oct 30, 2007 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED WHEN HE SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AS OF OCTOBER 30, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS DEFECTIVE. HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD MAK...

Oct 30, 2007 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED WHEN HE SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AS OF OCTOBER 30, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS DEFECTIVE. HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD MAK...

Oct 30, 2007 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED WHEN HE SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AS OF OCTOBER 30, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS DEFECTIVE. HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD MAK...

Oct 30, 2007 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED WHEN HE SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AS OF OCTOBER 30, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS DEFECTIVE. HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD MAK...

Oct 30, 2007 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED WHEN HE SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AS OF OCTOBER 30, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS DEFECTIVE. HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD MAK...

Apr 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,250 mi

THE FRONT ABS SPEED SENSOR HAS FAILED ON MY 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS ONLY 50K MILES ON IT. THESE SENSORS HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED BY FORD STARTING 2005. THEY ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE AND NO AUTOMOTIVE PARTS STORE CARRIES THEM. FORD MADE CLOSE TO 18,000 LI...

Apr 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,250 mi

THE FRONT ABS SPEED SENSOR HAS FAILED ON MY 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS ONLY 50K MILES ON IT. THESE SENSORS HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED BY FORD STARTING 2005. THEY ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE AND NO AUTOMOTIVE PARTS STORE CARRIES THEM. FORD MADE CLOSE TO 18,000 LI...

Dec 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

1998 MARK VIII CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING TOWED WHEN HE NOTICED FLAMES FROM HIS REAR VIEW MIRROR. *JB

Dec 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

1998 MARK VIII CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING TOWED WHEN HE NOTICED FLAMES FROM HIS REAR VIEW MIRROR. *JB

Sep 8, 2006 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM HEADLAMP FOR 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. REPLACEMENT LAMP NOT AVAILABLE FROM FORD OR THE MFG. SYLVANIA. UNSAFE TO DRIVE CAR AT NIGHT. *JB

Sep 8, 2006 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM HEADLAMP FOR 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. REPLACEMENT LAMP NOT AVAILABLE FROM FORD OR THE MFG. SYLVANIA. UNSAFE TO DRIVE CAR AT NIGHT. *JB

Jul 25, 2006 Exterior Lighting

AFTER HAVING REPLACED BOTH HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES DUE TO FAILURE WITH CONDENSATION DEVELOPING WITHIN THE UNIT, I AM NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. IT WILL REQUIRE ANOTHER NEW SET OF HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES TO REPAIR THE COMMONLY KNOWN MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. *NM

Jul 25, 2006 Exterior Lighting

AFTER HAVING REPLACED BOTH HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES DUE TO FAILURE WITH CONDENSATION DEVELOPING WITHIN THE UNIT, I AM NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. IT WILL REQUIRE ANOTHER NEW SET OF HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES TO REPAIR THE COMMONLY KNOWN MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. *NM

Apr 11, 2006 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS PLASTICC COVERING HAVE BECOME CLOUDY REDUCING HEADLIGHTS OUT PUT! *NM

Apr 11, 2006 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS PLASTICC COVERING HAVE BECOME CLOUDY REDUCING HEADLIGHTS OUT PUT! *NM

Nov 16, 2005 Visibility

CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH HEATER-A/C BLEND DOOR FAILURE RESULTING IN LACK OF DEFOGGING OF WINDSHIELD AND POOR VISIBILITY. ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT IN CHANGING OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS. THIS FAILURE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO YOUR OFFICES MANY TIMES IN THE PAST 5 YEARS WITH LINCOLN AND FORD V...

Nov 16, 2005 Visibility

CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH HEATER-A/C BLEND DOOR FAILURE RESULTING IN LACK OF DEFOGGING OF WINDSHIELD AND POOR VISIBILITY. ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT IN CHANGING OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS. THIS FAILURE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO YOUR OFFICES MANY TIMES IN THE PAST 5 YEARS WITH LINCOLN AND FORD V...

Oct 13, 2005 Air Bags 71,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WENT ON AND LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALERSHIP SAYS THE AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY WITHOUT WARNING OR MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. REPLACEMENT/REPAIR OF THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE COVERED BY FORD/LINCOLN SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE ONLY AND NOT A MECHANICAL DEVICE. *JB

Oct 13, 2005 Air Bags 71,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WENT ON AND LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALERSHIP SAYS THE AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY WITHOUT WARNING OR MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. REPLACEMENT/REPAIR OF THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE COVERED BY FORD/LINCOLN SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE ONLY AND NOT A MECHANICAL DEVICE. *JB

Mar 8, 2005 Suspension 30,000 mi

THE FRONT SUSPENSION SINKS DOWN ON THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE FRONT TO SCRAPE ON THE GROUND. THIS IS MAKING THE ABILITY TO DRIVE DIFFICULT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MAIN COMPUTER IS FAILING. *TC

Mar 8, 2005 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

THE FRONT SUSPENSION SINKS DOWN ON THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE FRONT TO SCRAPE ON THE GROUND. THIS IS MAKING THE ABILITY TO DRIVE DIFFICULT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MAIN COMPUTER IS FAILING. *TC

Mar 8, 2005 Suspension 30,000 mi

THE FRONT SUSPENSION SINKS DOWN ON THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE FRONT TO SCRAPE ON THE GROUND. THIS IS MAKING THE ABILITY TO DRIVE DIFFICULT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MAIN COMPUTER IS FAILING. *TC

Mar 8, 2005 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

THE FRONT SUSPENSION SINKS DOWN ON THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE FRONT TO SCRAPE ON THE GROUND. THIS IS MAKING THE ABILITY TO DRIVE DIFFICULT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MAIN COMPUTER IS FAILING. *TC

Jan 25, 2005 Visibility 56,200 mi

HEATER/AC BLENDER DOOR-DOORS,FAIL TO OPERATE AND OR HAVE "NO" TEMPETURE CONTROL,RESULTING IN POOR VISIBLITY.FOGGING ETC,LACK OF DEFROSTING AND OR A COLD DRIVER..SEE PREVIOUS 768368,768427,768529,768796,768173.7689173,769183,769959,10003517,10005626,10023956,10075009,AND NOW MINE ! THE ONLY THING TH...

Jan 25, 2005 Visibility 56,200 mi

HEATER/AC BLENDER DOOR-DOORS,FAIL TO OPERATE AND OR HAVE "NO" TEMPETURE CONTROL,RESULTING IN POOR VISIBLITY.FOGGING ETC,LACK OF DEFROSTING AND OR A COLD DRIVER..SEE PREVIOUS 768368,768427,768529,768796,768173.7689173,769183,769959,10003517,10005626,10023956,10075009,AND NOW MINE ! THE ONLY THING TH...

Dec 16, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 59,301 mi

MY 1998 LINCOLN MARKVIII OUTSIDE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE BROKE I HAVE 59,000 MILES ON IT ,IT COST $70.00 FOR THE PART,$40.00 TO PAINT THE THING,OVER @200.00 LABOR,(IGOT TO KEEP THE BROKEN ONE !),I FEEL THAT FORD KNOWS OF THIS DEFECT IN MATERIALS<CHANGED THE METAL MIX AND CURE, BUT FAIL TO BE RESPONSIBLE ...

Dec 16, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 59,301 mi

MY 1998 LINCOLN MARKVIII OUTSIDE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE BROKE I HAVE 59,000 MILES ON IT ,IT COST $70.00 FOR THE PART,$40.00 TO PAINT THE THING,OVER @200.00 LABOR,(IGOT TO KEEP THE BROKEN ONE !),I FEEL THAT FORD KNOWS OF THIS DEFECT IN MATERIALS<CHANGED THE METAL MIX AND CURE, BUT FAIL TO BE RESPONSIBLE ...

Nov 18, 2004 Steering 32,050 mi

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING VERY ROUGH, AND MISSING. ALSO, STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Nov 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,050 mi

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING VERY ROUGH, AND MISSING. ALSO, STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Nov 18, 2004 Steering 32,050 mi

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING VERY ROUGH, AND MISSING. ALSO, STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Nov 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,050 mi

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING VERY ROUGH, AND MISSING. ALSO, STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jul 12, 2004 Steering 58,158 mi

I ROLAND MATOS PURCHASED A LINCOLN MARK VIII ON 06\27\01. BEAUTIFUL CAR . BUT 2 WEEKS AFTER I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWERTILT\TELESCOPE STEERING. IT WASN'T MOVING BACK AND FORTH ANY-MORE, AND DROPPING ITS BALL BEARINGS ON DRIVERSIDE MAT. SO I CALLED COUNTY LINE LEXUS WHERE I PURCHASED CAR...

Jul 12, 2004 Steering 58,158 mi

I ROLAND MATOS PURCHASED A LINCOLN MARK VIII ON 06\27\01. BEAUTIFUL CAR . BUT 2 WEEKS AFTER I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWERTILT\TELESCOPE STEERING. IT WASN'T MOVING BACK AND FORTH ANY-MORE, AND DROPPING ITS BALL BEARINGS ON DRIVERSIDE MAT. SO I CALLED COUNTY LINE LEXUS WHERE I PURCHASED CAR...

Jun 8, 2004 Visibility 65,639 mi

ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL FAILURES PREVENTS WINDSHIELD CLEARING WHEN INTERNAL TO EXTERNAL TEMPERTAURE DIFFERENTIAL FOGS THE GLASS. BLEND DOOR FAILS ON A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF LINCOLN MARK VIII MODELS. MINE HAPPENS TO BE A 1998. *AK IT'S BOUND TO LEAD TO ACCIDENTS

Jun 8, 2004 Visibility 65,639 mi

ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL FAILURES PREVENTS WINDSHIELD CLEARING WHEN INTERNAL TO EXTERNAL TEMPERTAURE DIFFERENTIAL FOGS THE GLASS. BLEND DOOR FAILS ON A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF LINCOLN MARK VIII MODELS. MINE HAPPENS TO BE A 1998. *AK IT'S BOUND TO LEAD TO ACCIDENTS

May 21, 2004 Structure

WE HAVE OWNED A MARK VII AND A MARK VIII LINCOLN. BOTH CARS HAD SERIOUS PAINT DETERIORATION. WE ALWAYS HAVE OUR AUTOMOBILES HAND WASHED. WE WOULD LIKE TO REPLACE ONE OF THE AUTOS WITH ANOTHER LINCOLN, HOWEVER, WE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO HAVE BOTH OF THE CARS PAINTED. HIS MUST BE A FAULT OF YOUR PAI...

May 21, 2004 Structure

WE HAVE OWNED A MARK VII AND A MARK VIII LINCOLN. BOTH CARS HAD SERIOUS PAINT DETERIORATION. WE ALWAYS HAVE OUR AUTOMOBILES HAND WASHED. WE WOULD LIKE TO REPLACE ONE OF THE AUTOS WITH ANOTHER LINCOLN, HOWEVER, WE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO HAVE BOTH OF THE CARS PAINTED. HIS MUST BE A FAULT OF YOUR PAI...

Mar 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 54,473 mi

PROBLEMS WITH HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM THAT HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES. *AK *MR

Mar 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 54,473 mi

PROBLEMS WITH HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM THAT HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES. *AK *MR

Jan 7, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 52,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1996 LINCOLN MARK VIII 2 YEARS AGO. NOT TO LONG AFTER OWNING IT THE DRIVERS SIDE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE WHILE TRYING TO OPEN IT. (50,000 MILES). $122.00 TO FIX. I TRADED THE 96 FOR A 98 MARK VIII . I WENT TO GET INTO MY CAR AND THE DRIVERS OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE AGAIN.(52,000 MILES)...

Jan 7, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 52,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1996 LINCOLN MARK VIII 2 YEARS AGO. NOT TO LONG AFTER OWNING IT THE DRIVERS SIDE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE WHILE TRYING TO OPEN IT. (50,000 MILES). $122.00 TO FIX. I TRADED THE 96 FOR A 98 MARK VIII . I WENT TO GET INTO MY CAR AND THE DRIVERS OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE AGAIN.(52,000 MILES)...

Jan 5, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 74,000 mi

AT DIFFERENT TIMES THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR WILL COME ON. THIS CAUSES THE INTERIOR LIGHTS IN THE VEHICHLE TO LIGHT UP AND IS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AT NIGHT. OFTEN TIMES IT WILL SWITCH FROM THE DRIVERS DOOR TO THE RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR AND ON OCCASION WILL INDICATE BOTH.(ONE GOES OUT AND THE OTHER STAR...

Jan 5, 2004 Visibility 74,000 mi

AT DIFFERENT TIMES THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR WILL COME ON. THIS CAUSES THE INTERIOR LIGHTS IN THE VEHICHLE TO LIGHT UP AND IS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AT NIGHT. OFTEN TIMES IT WILL SWITCH FROM THE DRIVERS DOOR TO THE RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR AND ON OCCASION WILL INDICATE BOTH.(ONE GOES OUT AND THE OTHER STAR...

Jan 5, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 74,000 mi

AT DIFFERENT TIMES THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR WILL COME ON. THIS CAUSES THE INTERIOR LIGHTS IN THE VEHICHLE TO LIGHT UP AND IS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AT NIGHT. OFTEN TIMES IT WILL SWITCH FROM THE DRIVERS DOOR TO THE RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR AND ON OCCASION WILL INDICATE BOTH.(ONE GOES OUT AND THE OTHER STAR...

Jan 5, 2004 Visibility 74,000 mi

AT DIFFERENT TIMES THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR WILL COME ON. THIS CAUSES THE INTERIOR LIGHTS IN THE VEHICHLE TO LIGHT UP AND IS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AT NIGHT. OFTEN TIMES IT WILL SWITCH FROM THE DRIVERS DOOR TO THE RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR AND ON OCCASION WILL INDICATE BOTH.(ONE GOES OUT AND THE OTHER STAR...

Sep 10, 2003 Steering

STEERING HAS MALFUNCTIONED.*AK

Sep 10, 2003 Steering

STEERING HAS MALFUNCTIONED.*AK

Jun 28, 2003 Structure

HEATER/AC BLENDER DOOR FAILURE RESULTING IN NO HEAT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE WHICH IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR SINCE DASH HAS TO BE PULLED---QUOTED BY DEALER TO BE $738. BECAUSE OF SO MANY OCCURRENCES WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A DEFECT THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD REPAIR? *NL...

Jun 28, 2003 Structure

HEATER/AC BLENDER DOOR FAILURE RESULTING IN NO HEAT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE WHICH IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR SINCE DASH HAS TO BE PULLED---QUOTED BY DEALER TO BE $738. BECAUSE OF SO MANY OCCURRENCES WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A DEFECT THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD REPAIR? *NL...

Feb 10, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE BEEN REVIEWING THE FILE ON LINCOLN MARK 8'S '97 & 98 AND NOTICED THAT THERE WERE AT LEAST 10 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE VENTILATION/HEATING/A/C BLEND DOOR PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKE UNTIL YOU DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT???? THIS IS NOT ONLY A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR TO MAKE, ...

Feb 10, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE BEEN REVIEWING THE FILE ON LINCOLN MARK 8'S '97 & 98 AND NOTICED THAT THERE WERE AT LEAST 10 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE VENTILATION/HEATING/A/C BLEND DOOR PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKE UNTIL YOU DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT???? THIS IS NOT ONLY A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR TO MAKE, ...

Feb 10, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE BEEN REVIEWING THE FILE ON LINCOLN MARK 8'S '97 & 98 AND NOTICED THAT THERE WERE AT LEAST 10 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE VENTILATION/HEATING/A/C BLEND DOOR PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKE UNTIL YOU DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT???? THIS IS NOT ONLY A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR TO MAKE, ...

Feb 10, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE BEEN REVIEWING THE FILE ON LINCOLN MARK 8'S '97 & 98 AND NOTICED THAT THERE WERE AT LEAST 10 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE VENTILATION/HEATING/A/C BLEND DOOR PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKE UNTIL YOU DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT???? THIS IS NOT ONLY A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR TO MAKE, ...

Feb 10, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE BEEN REVIEWING THE FILE ON LINCOLN MARK 8'S '97 & 98 AND NOTICED THAT THERE WERE AT LEAST 10 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE VENTILATION/HEATING/A/C BLEND DOOR PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKE UNTIL YOU DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT???? THIS IS NOT ONLY A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR TO MAKE, ...

Feb 10, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE BEEN REVIEWING THE FILE ON LINCOLN MARK 8'S '97 & 98 AND NOTICED THAT THERE WERE AT LEAST 10 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE VENTILATION/HEATING/A/C BLEND DOOR PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKE UNTIL YOU DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT???? THIS IS NOT ONLY A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR TO MAKE, ...

Feb 10, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE BEEN REVIEWING THE FILE ON LINCOLN MARK 8'S '97 & 98 AND NOTICED THAT THERE WERE AT LEAST 10 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE VENTILATION/HEATING/A/C BLEND DOOR PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKE UNTIL YOU DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT???? THIS IS NOT ONLY A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR TO MAKE, ...

Feb 10, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE BEEN REVIEWING THE FILE ON LINCOLN MARK 8'S '97 & 98 AND NOTICED THAT THERE WERE AT LEAST 10 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE VENTILATION/HEATING/A/C BLEND DOOR PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKE UNTIL YOU DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT???? THIS IS NOT ONLY A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR TO MAKE, ...

Jan 28, 2003 Visibility 64,049 mi

BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR IS BROKEN. THIS CAUSES A SERIOUS VISIBILITY HAZARD DO TO FOG ON THE WINDOWS THAT COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.

Jan 28, 2003 Visibility 64,049 mi

BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR IS BROKEN. THIS CAUSES A SERIOUS VISIBILITY HAZARD DO TO FOG ON THE WINDOWS THAT COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.

Nov 20, 2002 Visibility

BLEND DOOR NO HEAT OR DEFROST ONLY COLD AIR. DT

Nov 20, 2002 Visibility

BLEND DOOR NO HEAT OR DEFROST ONLY COLD AIR. DT

Nov 1, 2002 Visibility

THE BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR ARM IS A COMMON FAILURE ON THESE CARS. DUE TO THEIR POOR CRAFTSMANSHIP, THEY ARE ALMOST GUARANTEED TO FAIL EVENTUALLY. HAVING NO HEAT IN THE WINTER CAN BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. NOT BEING ABLE TO DEFROST WINDOWS IS THE MOST OBVIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. THIS DEFECT SHOULD BE O...

Nov 1, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, I NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS GETTING CLOUDED OVER. TURNED ON MY HA/C TO DEFOG THE WINDSHIELD BUT ONLY COLD AIR CAME OUT ADDING GREATLY TO THE WINDSHIELD FOGGING. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR BEFORE RUNNING INTO OPPOSITE LANES OF ...

Nov 1, 2002 Visibility

THE BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR ARM IS A COMMON FAILURE ON THESE CARS. DUE TO THEIR POOR CRAFTSMANSHIP, THEY ARE ALMOST GUARANTEED TO FAIL EVENTUALLY. HAVING NO HEAT IN THE WINTER CAN BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. NOT BEING ABLE TO DEFROST WINDOWS IS THE MOST OBVIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. THIS DEFECT SHOULD BE O...

Nov 1, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, I NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS GETTING CLOUDED OVER. TURNED ON MY HA/C TO DEFOG THE WINDSHIELD BUT ONLY COLD AIR CAME OUT ADDING GREATLY TO THE WINDSHIELD FOGGING. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR BEFORE RUNNING INTO OPPOSITE LANES OF ...

Oct 23, 2002 Visibility

AIR BLEND DOOR MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING NO HEAT TO BLOW ON WINDSHIELD IN COLD WEATHER WILL CAUSE FOGGED UP WINDSHIELD ALSO. BOTH CONDITIONS CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY. DT

Oct 23, 2002 Visibility

AIR BLEND DOOR MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING NO HEAT TO BLOW ON WINDSHIELD IN COLD WEATHER WILL CAUSE FOGGED UP WINDSHIELD ALSO. BOTH CONDITIONS CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY. DT

Oct 16, 2002 Visibility

RAINY DAY/MOIST CONDITIONS/HEAT TEMP. UNCONTROLLABLE CAUSING IMMEDIATE STRONG "FOG-UP" OF WINDSHIELD AT HIGHWAY SPEED. MR

Oct 16, 2002 Visibility

RAINY DAY/MOIST CONDITIONS/HEAT TEMP. UNCONTROLLABLE CAUSING IMMEDIATE STRONG "FOG-UP" OF WINDSHIELD AT HIGHWAY SPEED. MR

Oct 14, 2002 Visibility

ACTUATOR FAILS, THUS NEVER ALLOWING TEMPERATURE TO CHANGE IN CAR. WINDSHIELD FOGS UP CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. MR

Oct 14, 2002 Visibility

ACTUATOR FAILS, THUS NEVER ALLOWING TEMPERATURE TO CHANGE IN CAR. WINDSHIELD FOGS UP CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. MR

Oct 12, 2002 Visibility

THE PART FAILURE IS A CRACKED PLASTIC ARM ACTUATOR ATTACHED TO THE MOTOR THAT CONTROLS THE FLOW OF AIR TO THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER. WHEN THE PART CRACKED, THE BLEND DOOR MOTOR IS NOT ABLE TO DIRECT AIR TO THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER. I HAD THE PART REPLACED BY A LOCAL LINCOLN DEALER (THEY HAD TO REMO...

Oct 12, 2002 Visibility

THE PART FAILURE IS A CRACKED PLASTIC ARM ACTUATOR ATTACHED TO THE MOTOR THAT CONTROLS THE FLOW OF AIR TO THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER. WHEN THE PART CRACKED, THE BLEND DOOR MOTOR IS NOT ABLE TO DIRECT AIR TO THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER. I HAD THE PART REPLACED BY A LOCAL LINCOLN DEALER (THEY HAD TO REMO...

Aug 27, 2002 Structure

OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE ON DRIVER SIDE HAS SNAPPED OFF WHILE OPENING DOOR. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Structure

OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE ON DRIVER SIDE HAS SNAPPED OFF WHILE OPENING DOOR. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, TREAD WAS SEPARATING FROM TIRES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HEAVILY VIBRATE. DEALER NOTIFIED. SIZE P2256016.*AK *JB

Aug 12, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, TREAD WAS SEPARATING FROM TIRES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HEAVILY VIBRATE. DEALER NOTIFIED. SIZE P2256016.*AK *JB

Jul 15, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED. VEHICLE LOST SHOCK ABSORBERS AND DROPPED TO FRAME.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED. VEHICLE LOST SHOCK ABSORBERS AND DROPPED TO FRAME.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED. VEHICLE LOST SHOCK ABSORBERS AND DROPPED TO FRAME.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED. VEHICLE LOST SHOCK ABSORBERS AND DROPPED TO FRAME.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Wheels Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 27, 2002 Wheels Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 11, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES LOUD RUBBING NOISE WHEN IT TELESCOPES. *YH

Feb 11, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES LOUD RUBBING NOISE WHEN IT TELESCOPES. *YH

Feb 11, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES LOUD RUBBING NOISE WHEN IT TELESCOPES. *YH

Feb 11, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES LOUD RUBBING NOISE WHEN IT TELESCOPES. *YH

Sep 20, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER STATES STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TELESCOPE, THE DEALER REPLACED A PART WHICH WORKED, THEN IT DEVELOPED A VERY LOUD RUBBING NOISE, WHICH COULD BE HEARD OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAS SINCE TAKEN VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP SEVEN TIMES WITHOUT ANY RESULTS, CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THAT FOR...

Sep 20, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER STATES STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TELESCOPE, THE DEALER REPLACED A PART WHICH WORKED, THEN IT DEVELOPED A VERY LOUD RUBBING NOISE, WHICH COULD BE HEARD OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAS SINCE TAKEN VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP SEVEN TIMES WITHOUT ANY RESULTS, CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THAT FOR...

Sep 20, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER STATES STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TELESCOPE, THE DEALER REPLACED A PART WHICH WORKED, THEN IT DEVELOPED A VERY LOUD RUBBING NOISE, WHICH COULD BE HEARD OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAS SINCE TAKEN VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP SEVEN TIMES WITHOUT ANY RESULTS, CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THAT FOR...

Sep 20, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER STATES STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TELESCOPE, THE DEALER REPLACED A PART WHICH WORKED, THEN IT DEVELOPED A VERY LOUD RUBBING NOISE, WHICH COULD BE HEARD OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAS SINCE TAKEN VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP SEVEN TIMES WITHOUT ANY RESULTS, CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THAT FOR...

Jul 11, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD REARVIEW MIRROR (ELECTROCHROMIC) VIBRATES ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACES -AND- AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. THIS IMPARTS AN EXTREMELY BLURRED IMAGE. THE ORIGINAL MIRROR WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE REPLACEMENT EXHIBITS THIS PROBLEM ALSO.*AK

Jul 11, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD REARVIEW MIRROR (ELECTROCHROMIC) VIBRATES ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACES -AND- AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. THIS IMPARTS AN EXTREMELY BLURRED IMAGE. THE ORIGINAL MIRROR WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE REPLACEMENT EXHIBITS THIS PROBLEM ALSO.*AK

Jul 6, 2001 Wheels

THE WHEELS DEVELOPED STRESS CRACKS WITHIN FIVE MONTHS OF MY OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND A FORD REPRESENTATIVE EACH "LOOKED" AT THE WHEELS WITHOUT REMOVING THEM FROM THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED ME THAT THE STRESS CRAKING WAS CAUSED BY AN "OVER TORQUING" OF THE LUG NUTS. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR SI...

Jul 6, 2001 Wheels

THE WHEELS DEVELOPED STRESS CRACKS WITHIN FIVE MONTHS OF MY OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND A FORD REPRESENTATIVE EACH "LOOKED" AT THE WHEELS WITHOUT REMOVING THEM FROM THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED ME THAT THE STRESS CRAKING WAS CAUSED BY AN "OVER TORQUING" OF THE LUG NUTS. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR SI...

Jul 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP EITHER ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT BRAKE PEDAL GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP EITHER ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT BRAKE PEDAL GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP EITHER ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT BRAKE PEDAL GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP EITHER ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT BRAKE PEDAL GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK *SLC

Jun 5, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER'S DOOR OUTSIDE MIRROR FAILED. DOES NOT REFECT ANYMORE AND YOU SEE DOUBLE WHEN LOOKING AT IT. ELECTROCHROMATIC FEATURE OF THIS MIRROR FAILED. HAVE SEEN MANY REPORTS OF THIS FAILURE BUT MOST MUST HAVE BEEN REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS SAFETY DEFECT IN THESE MIRRORS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ...

Jun 5, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER'S DOOR OUTSIDE MIRROR FAILED. DOES NOT REFECT ANYMORE AND YOU SEE DOUBLE WHEN LOOKING AT IT. ELECTROCHROMATIC FEATURE OF THIS MIRROR FAILED. HAVE SEEN MANY REPORTS OF THIS FAILURE BUT MOST MUST HAVE BEEN REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS SAFETY DEFECT IN THESE MIRRORS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ...

Jan 25, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER INDICATES THAT THE "DRIVERS DOOR IS AJAR". THE SIGN DOES NOT GO OUT WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED AGAIN. WHEN DOOR LOCKS ARE DEPRESSED, THEY POP UP AGAIN AND THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL. THE ONLY OPERABLE SETTING OF THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR IS HIGH FAN/ THE HEADLIGHT ...

Jan 25, 2001 Visibility

THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER INDICATES THAT THE "DRIVERS DOOR IS AJAR". THE SIGN DOES NOT GO OUT WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED AGAIN. WHEN DOOR LOCKS ARE DEPRESSED, THEY POP UP AGAIN AND THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL. THE ONLY OPERABLE SETTING OF THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR IS HIGH FAN/ THE HEADLIGHT ...

Jan 25, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER INDICATES THAT THE "DRIVERS DOOR IS AJAR". THE SIGN DOES NOT GO OUT WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED AGAIN. WHEN DOOR LOCKS ARE DEPRESSED, THEY POP UP AGAIN AND THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL. THE ONLY OPERABLE SETTING OF THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR IS HIGH FAN/ THE HEADLIGHT ...

Jan 25, 2001 Visibility

THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER INDICATES THAT THE "DRIVERS DOOR IS AJAR". THE SIGN DOES NOT GO OUT WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED AGAIN. WHEN DOOR LOCKS ARE DEPRESSED, THEY POP UP AGAIN AND THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL. THE ONLY OPERABLE SETTING OF THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR IS HIGH FAN/ THE HEADLIGHT ...

Oct 1, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I CAN NOT GET THE HISTORY ON THIS CAR FOR THE TIME PERIOD 12/98 TO 5/2000, CAN YOU ADVISE ME?NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Oct 1, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I CAN NOT GET THE HISTORY ON THIS CAR FOR THE TIME PERIOD 12/98 TO 5/2000, CAN YOU ADVISE ME?NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AND MAKING A NORMAL STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THERE WAS JUST A LITTLE BIT OF BRAKING. DRIVER HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATI...

Jul 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AND MAKING A NORMAL STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THERE WAS JUST A LITTLE BIT OF BRAKING. DRIVER HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATI...

Jun 13, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jun 1, 2000 Interior Lighting

WHEN ENTERING A DARK TUNNEL HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS MOVED TO MANUAL SETTING TO OVERRIDE THE AUTOMATIC FEATURE, HEADLIGHTS COME ON IMMEDIATELY, AS THEY SHOULD, HOWEVER DASH LIGHTS ARE DELAYED UPTO 25 SECONDS CAUSING THE VECHICLE TO TRAVEL UP TO 1/2 MILE WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO MONITOR THE SPEEDOMETER OR CR...

Jun 1, 2000 Interior Lighting

WHEN ENTERING A DARK TUNNEL HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS MOVED TO MANUAL SETTING TO OVERRIDE THE AUTOMATIC FEATURE, HEADLIGHTS COME ON IMMEDIATELY, AS THEY SHOULD, HOWEVER DASH LIGHTS ARE DELAYED UPTO 25 SECONDS CAUSING THE VECHICLE TO TRAVEL UP TO 1/2 MILE WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO MONITOR THE SPEEDOMETER OR CR...

May 9, 2000 Electrical System Crash

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, I HAVE RETURNED IT TO THE LINCOLN DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO COMPUTER FAILURE. THE CONPUTER CONSOLE READ THE GAS MILEAGE, DRIVER DOOR AJAR, OTHER VEHICLE ERRORS QUITE OFTEN. WHEN REQUESTED FOR AN ENGINEER FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO COME DOWN AND INSPECT THE VEHIC...

May 9, 2000 Electrical System Crash

SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, I HAVE RETURNED IT TO THE LINCOLN DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO COMPUTER FAILURE. THE CONPUTER CONSOLE READ THE GAS MILEAGE, DRIVER DOOR AJAR, OTHER VEHICLE ERRORS QUITE OFTEN. WHEN REQUESTED FOR AN ENGINEER FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO COME DOWN AND INSPECT THE VEHIC...

Apr 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHEN IN SNOW OR IN GRAVEL OR POOR TRACTION . THE ENGINE HAS NO POWER AND ACTS LIKE IT IS FLOODED . TOOK CAR TO LINCOLN DEALERSHIP IN BOISE ID. ROUNDTREE LINCOLN EXPLAINED PROBLEM WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A NATURAL THING FOR THIS CAR. THIS PROBLEM CREATES A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD SIM...

Apr 2, 2000 Power Train

CAR ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHEN IN SNOW OR IN GRAVEL OR POOR TRACTION . THE ENGINE HAS NO POWER AND ACTS LIKE IT IS FLOODED . TOOK CAR TO LINCOLN DEALERSHIP IN BOISE ID. ROUNDTREE LINCOLN EXPLAINED PROBLEM WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A NATURAL THING FOR THIS CAR. THIS PROBLEM CREATES A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD SIM...

Apr 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHEN IN SNOW OR IN GRAVEL OR POOR TRACTION . THE ENGINE HAS NO POWER AND ACTS LIKE IT IS FLOODED . TOOK CAR TO LINCOLN DEALERSHIP IN BOISE ID. ROUNDTREE LINCOLN EXPLAINED PROBLEM WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A NATURAL THING FOR THIS CAR. THIS PROBLEM CREATES A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD SIM...

Apr 2, 2000 Power Train

CAR ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHEN IN SNOW OR IN GRAVEL OR POOR TRACTION . THE ENGINE HAS NO POWER AND ACTS LIKE IT IS FLOODED . TOOK CAR TO LINCOLN DEALERSHIP IN BOISE ID. ROUNDTREE LINCOLN EXPLAINED PROBLEM WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A NATURAL THING FOR THIS CAR. THIS PROBLEM CREATES A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD SIM...

Nov 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON FOR TWO HOURS OR MORE, THEN IT WENT OFF. SINCE THEN, INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT AT FULL STOP WHENEVER BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE UNTIL THEY GET THE CODE FROM THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE, ...

Nov 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON FOR TWO HOURS OR MORE, THEN IT WENT OFF. SINCE THEN, INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT AT FULL STOP WHENEVER BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE UNTIL THEY GET THE CODE FROM THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE, ...

Jun 17, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH WALL OF HOME, VEHICLE TOTALED AND INJURIES DUE TO FAILURE. MJS

Jun 17, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH WALL OF HOME, VEHICLE TOTALED AND INJURIES DUE TO FAILURE. MJS

Apr 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS ARE HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLAMPS WHICH CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH VISIBILITY IN SNOW STORM CONDITIONS.

Feb 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS ARE HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLAMPS WHICH CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH VISIBILITY IN SNOW STORM CONDITIONS.

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

REAR AXLE BEARING FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

EXTERIOR DRIVER'S SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING FRONT SUSPENSION OUT OF ALIGNMENT, CAUSING PULLING, JERKING AND VIBRATIONS. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILURE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

DRIVE TRAIN EXPERIENCING VIBRATION / NOISE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

FRONT LIGHT FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER'S VACUUM LINE DISCONNECTED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT FRONT HEAD LAMP MALFUNCTION. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON TWO OCCASIONS THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING VIBRATION, RESULTING IN VIOLENT STEERING. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS INOPERABLE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

FRONT MIRROR OXIDIZED DUE TO LEAKS IN SEALING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

NOISE IN HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

NOISE IN HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

REAR AXLE BEARING FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

EXTERIOR DRIVER'S SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING FRONT SUSPENSION OUT OF ALIGNMENT, CAUSING PULLING, JERKING AND VIBRATIONS. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILURE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

DRIVE TRAIN EXPERIENCING VIBRATION / NOISE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

FRONT LIGHT FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER'S VACUUM LINE DISCONNECTED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT FRONT HEAD LAMP MALFUNCTION. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON TWO OCCASIONS THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING VIBRATION, RESULTING IN VIOLENT STEERING. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS INOPERABLE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

FRONT MIRROR OXIDIZED DUE TO LEAKS IN SEALING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

NOISE IN HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

NOISE IN HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY. YH

Jan 29, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE WARMING UP THE VEHICLE A FIRE STARTED FROM THE TRUNK DUE TO SOME WIRES CATCHING ON FIRE, AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME OUT AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE WARMING UP THE VEHICLE A FIRE STARTED FROM THE TRUNK DUE TO SOME WIRES CATCHING ON FIRE, AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME OUT AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. *AK

Dec 31, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE WOULD FREEZE OR SHUT DOWN FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. NO WARNING GIVING. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER & VEHICLE PUT ON DIAGONISTIC MACHINE. NOTHING WAS FOUND WRONG. *AK

Dec 31, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE WOULD FREEZE OR SHUT DOWN FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. NO WARNING GIVING. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER & VEHICLE PUT ON DIAGONISTIC MACHINE. NOTHING WAS FOUND WRONG. *AK

Sep 22, 1998 Seats

BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SEAT TO THE FRAME CAME OFF CAUSING SEAT TO FALL BACK.

Sep 22, 1998 Seats

BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SEAT TO THE FRAME CAME OFF CAUSING SEAT TO FALL BACK.

Sep 8, 1998 Seats

PASSENGER LEANED BACK ON PASSENGER SEAT AND BOLT HOLDING FRAME TO BODY OF CAR CAME OUT. ALSO FOUND THAT ONLY ONE BOLT WAS INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY THE INSIDE BOLT WAS NEVER INSTALLED.

Sep 8, 1998 Seats

PASSENGER LEANED BACK ON PASSENGER SEAT AND BOLT HOLDING FRAME TO BODY OF CAR CAME OUT. ALSO FOUND THAT ONLY ONE BOLT WAS INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY THE INSIDE BOLT WAS NEVER INSTALLED.

Aug 28, 1998 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATES AND CAUSES BLURRED VISION DEPENDING ON ROAD SURFACES.

Aug 28, 1998 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATES AND CAUSES BLURRED VISION DEPENDING ON ROAD SURFACES.

Mar 24, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE IDLES AT 3,000 RPMS WHEN IT SHOULD IDLE LESS THAN I,000. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM CORRECTED. DEALER INDICATD THAT THIS WAS THE 3RD MARK VIII THAT THEY HAD WITH SAME SYMPTOMS. *AK

Mar 24, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE IDLES AT 3,000 RPMS WHEN IT SHOULD IDLE LESS THAN I,000. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM CORRECTED. DEALER INDICATD THAT THIS WAS THE 3RD MARK VIII THAT THEY HAD WITH SAME SYMPTOMS. *AK