10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,682 miles

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problem #4

Sep 152007

Mark VIII

  • 58,730 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Lincoln Mark viii. The contact stated that he received a recall notice informing him that the wiring harness switch could leak internally, overheat, smoke, and burn. The identical failure has occurred with the contacts vehicle while driving. The inside of the vehicle was damaged and was repaired for $3800. The contact stated that the dealer did not replaced or repair his wiring harness switch; therefore, he had to perform the repair himself and he will not be reimbursed. The manufacturer stated that if there was a a recall the vehicle would be repaired other than that the contact is liable for the repair costs. NHTSA 07V336000, vehicle speed control is related to the failure. The failure mileage was 58,730

- Clarksville, TN, USA

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problem #3

Nov 032007

Mark VIII 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Product recall = -speed control. Aug. 2007. Dealer disconnected in 2007-not replaced...car now w/no overderive/speed control = wastes gas.

- Brookline, MA, USA

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problem #2

May 302000

(reported on)

Mark VIII

  • miles
With foot on brakes vehicle started to rev, and took off on its own. Wheels were spinning & burning. Took vehicle to dealership twice for the problem. Mechanic could not locate cause of problem.

- Redondo, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 241996

Mark VIII

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cruise control cable was not connected at the factory.

- Glendora, CA, USA

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