10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 8,624 miles
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1995 Mark viii with a recall concerning the headlamps. Customer states that the vehicle can not be driven during the night time due to headlight illumination. Consumer would like to know more about these recalls.
- La Luz, NM, USA
Very hard to see at night in 2 way traffic.
- Modesto, CA, USA
Oem headlight system fails to provide adequate night time visibility which causes concerns in driving at night time due to poor visibility. At this time I am researching prices to replace the lamps or entire assembly and they aren't cheap!
- Broken Arrow, OK, USA
My headlights on my 95 Lincoln Mark viii are the worst engineered headlights that I have ever seen on a luxury vehicle. They are not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead. I have to use the high beam lights to see down the road and that is not right for on coming traffic because it could cause an accident.
- Renton, WA, USA
Stock and standard aftermarket headlights on generation one Lincoln Mark viii are extremely dangerous, especially in places like Washington state. I have run off the road many occasions. Headlights do not give enough light to safely drive at night or in rain/bad weather. Personally I have had many close calls do to the lack of light and or had to use brights. If it ever does happen I will defiantly go after Ford Motor Company. You plain and simply can't see the road, anything on the road, street signs, lane markers, fog lines, nothing. You are especially blind when oncoming traffic is there when its dark or raining. I literally have to memorize where I am going so I can try to get there safely as such I can't see a darn thing. I have tried new headlamp housings, new light bulbs, even $25 a piece and not any improvement adjusting from Ford dealerships and on my own. There is no safe place to mount fog lights either. Ford has hid lights for lcs Mark viii's that would work but avg. Joe can't afford the $$$ to do the conversion. I come from a family of cops and know the law well, Ford is liable for anything that happens as a result of this design flaw.
- Bothell, WA, USA
1995 Lincoln Mark viii headlights very dim, hard to see road at night.
- Addy, WA, USA
On my 95 Lincoln Mark viii the head lights are real poor seeing at night time I thought this was just a simple fix but being on the internet I see I am not the only one I had called up Ford they had told me the only way to fix it is to buy new lights at a cost of over 600 $ per side I am not the original owner of this car I just wanted to bring it to your attention and let you know about it if you have any questions feel free to contact me.
- Bowling Green , VA, USA
"I have a 1995 Lincoln Mark viii lsc. The head lights are so dim, at night I am unable to have a full visual of what most car-owners are able to see. This problem is due to the headlights on my car, with brand new bulbs)I know some people that have around the same year as me with the same model (2 1994's and 1 1995) they have the same problem. I have also looked into it through vast amounts of Mark viii forums and the result is the same. This is a hazard to everyone's safety in and around these vehicles, and this is a problem that must be rectified by the Lincoln manufacture. This is a definite recall matter. Thank you " J. schotthoefer
- Visalia, CA, USA
Poorly designed headlights that were upgraded by Lincoln in 1996 the upgrade should have been retrofit into the 1993-1995 cars. This is a safety issue along the same lines as making antilock brakes optional. Safety features are not options!
- Friendswood, TX, USA
I have a 1995 Lincoln Mark viii. The head lights are so dim, at night I am unable to have a full visual of what most car-owners are able to see. This problem is due to the headlights on my car, (with brand new bulbs). I know a few people that have around the same year as me with the same model (2 1994's and 1 1995) and they have the same problem. I have also looked into it through vast amounts of Mark viii forums and the result is the same. This is a hazard to everyone's safety in and around these vehicles, and this is a problem that must be rectified by the Lincoln manufacturer. This is a defferent recall matter. Than you nicolas L.
- Rio Rancho, NM, USA
Headlights are dangerous. Night driving is totally unsafe. Cannot see well even with high beams on.
- Narvon, PA, USA
I own a 1995 Lincoln Mark viii. The headlights provide inadequate visibility at night. The headlights deteriorate prematurely. I believe that they are of poor design.
- Randolph, MA, USA
My 1995 Lincoln Mark viii has the worst headlights and I'm afraid that I'll get into an accident or hit a pedestrian at night. It is impossible to see 10 ft in front of me, even with my high beams on. I don't know how Ford can get away with making such horrible headlights. I love the car and don't want to sell it because of the headlights. Would Ford be able to compensate me the money if I were to buy new headlights so can see at night? I'm a full-time student and can't afford to buy new ones. Please help me before something happens. Thank you!
- Pine Beach, NJ, USA
Headlight design is defective and you cannot see the road at night making night driving very dangerous. This same problem has been expressed by nearly all 1993-1996 Lincoln Mark viii owners.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
Ever since I've owned my 1995 Lincoln Mark viii, I have trouble driving at night because the headlights are so dim. I am really going to get into a bad accident one day and hurt me and others. My high beams aren't even enough to be considered low beams. There's been to many occurrences where I didn't see a pedestrian on the side of the road and practically hit them. I am currently go to college and can't afford to buy the safe lighting that should've came on the car. I know there are many others with this same problem. Would Ford reimburse me if I were to buy the hid lights? please help me.
- Pine Beach, NJ, USA
I own a 1995 Lincoln Mark viii. Due to poor design, the headlights make night time driving extremely dangerous. I have replaced bulb after bulb, cleaned the lenses and taken it to the dealer. The dealers solution is to replace the whole assembly which will cost $2000. Unacceptable.
- Dallas, TX, USA
Caller stated headlights had a milky film on them, and it made it hard to see at night. It seemed to be getting worse. Dealer said they would have to replace the whole system. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.
- Burlington, NC, USA
Very bad headlights. For the last 6 years and getting worse.
- Santa Rosa, CA, USA
I am currently an owner of a 1995 Lincoln mark 8 and want to report an issue I and many other owners have with the car. Headlight housing failure: The design of the early and mid 90's Lincoln mark 8 headlights are very poor. The housings tend to turn yellow or turn cloudy under normal driving conditions, making the car unusable for night driving. There are many (I should say all) others that have this same problem. There is a website devoted to Lincoln mark 8 owners, and this is one of the main complaints. www.mark8.org/lod/. unfortunately, replacing the stock headlight housings only bandaids the problem, as the new housings yellow and turn cloudy very shortly after being installed. However, there is an easy fix for these model years. Starting in 97', the Ford company switched to the hid lighting system and changed the design of the housing, eliminating the problem. I believe Ford knows of this problem and have since changed the lenses starting with the 1997 Lincoln. I just wanted to put in a complaint to you to see if there was anything else that could be done about this. Thank you for your time, jim ayres
- Chino Valley, AZ, USA
- Garland, TX, USA