1998 Lincoln Mark VII Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1998 Lincoln Mark VII has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (4 reports).

0Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1998 Lincoln Mark VII recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Lincoln Mark VII.

Most common 1998 Lincoln Mark VII problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility4
Electrical System3
Power Train2
Suspension1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2003-01-13, Unknown Or Other
CONSUMER STATED WHEN DRIVING E AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WOULD COME ON, AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED.*JB
2003-01-06, Visibility
1997/98 LINCOLN & FORD VEHICLE A/C/HEAT BLEND DOOR FAILURES THAT CAUSE FOGGING OF WINDSHIELDS IN COLD OR DAMP WEATHER
2001-06-29, Engine And Engine Cooling
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING AT LOW SPEEDS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER HAS REPLACED WIRING, FUEL PUMP, IGNITION, AND COMPUTER SEVERAL TIMES, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK POSSIBLE ENGINE PROBLEMS. *SLC
1999-06-23, Visibility
TO FOLLOW UP ON MY PREVIOUS SUBMISSION I FELT IT IMPORTANT TO MENTION THE FOLLOWING: 1) WE ARE BEGINNING "LEMON LAW" PROCEEDINGS ON THIS AUTOMOBILE 2) THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME "THEY WERE HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE MIRRORS" ON THIS CAR. 3)I WAS TOLD BY A 3RD PARTY THERE HAS BEEN AT LEAST ONE LEMON LAW BUY BACK ON THIS CAR, FOR THIS REASON. PLEASE TAKE THIS ISSUE SERIOUSLY, AS IT IS MORE THAN JUST A "SHAKEY REAR VIEW MIRROR" THAT I REPORTED TO YOU SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. THANK YOU. RICHARD HANSMEYER. *AK
1999-06-23, Power Train
THIS REPORT IS IN ACCORDANCE OF MY OWNER'S MANUAL THAT SUGGESTS I REPORT ANY SAFETY ISSUE TO THE NHSTA. UPON PURCHASING THE CAR WE REPORTED TO THE DEALER THAT, AMONGST OTHER PROBLEMS, THE REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATED AT HIGHWAY SPEED TO SUCH A DEGREE THAT WE COULD NOT MAKE OUT WHAT WAS BEHIND US WITHOUT GRABBING THE MIRROR TO STEADY IT (IN FACT, ON ONE OCCASSION I HAD TO GRAB THE MIRROR TO SEE THAT THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME FLASHING ITS LIGHTS WAS AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE TRYING TO PASS ME )WE RETURNED THE VEHICLE FOR REPAIR, THE DEALER ASSUMED IT WAS THE MIRROR, AND REPLACED THE MIRROR 3 TIMES. THEY ALSO SUGGESTED I PRY SOMETHING UNDER THE MIRROR TO STOP THE VIBRATION. EVENTUALLY THE DEALER DETERMINED

1998 Lincoln Mark VII questions

Does the 1998 Lincoln Mark VII have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Lincoln Mark VII at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Lincoln Mark VII?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (4), Electrical System (3), Power Train (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Lincoln Mark VII has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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