1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII recalls 2
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, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are inten…
Fix: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
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.
Fix: 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 DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII common problems
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII trims & engines on record
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles on record
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1997 Lincoln Mark VIII — frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII?
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, visibility.
What gas mileage does the 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII get?
The 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (16 city / 24 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.