Lincoln Mark 1998
Model Mark made in 1998 by Lincoln got 10 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding power train.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 12178 | 11/01/1998 | 613234 | Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 01/21/2004 | 1 | ||
| 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. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 07/03/2006 | 69900 | 1 | 04/09/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on normal road conditions one of the head lights burned out. the contact researched many sources for parts, however the bulb was an out of the market product. the manufacturer suggested salvage yards for the part. the contact expressed the manufacturer should guarantee the vehicle 1998 and parts. | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle is experiencing moisture in the headlamp housing. problem is on the right front side of vehicle, with the possibility that the left headlamp may be affected. also, the rear brake stoplight has signs of moisture in it as well. a tsb was issued by ford (98-13-10) in july of 1998 regarding the moisture problem. i was told that this is not covered under warranty, though i have a 100,000 extended warranty purchased with the vehicle in august of 1999. moisture is causing loss of reflectivness and discoloration of silver reflective housing within the headlamp. i feel that this is a safety issue and would like it addressed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| 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. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| 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. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 90000 | 1 | |
| When applying brakes vehicle proceeds forward causing extended stopping distance. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| 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. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 01/30/2002 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| While driving steering column was very loose, making it difficult to drive vehicle.*ak consumer adds that the steering wheel came off the vehicle. *tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| A small bulb put in trunk dome light melted the protective plastic shield cover which then burnt a pillow, causing a fire. dealer cannot determine problem,and no electrical check was given. *ak | |||