5.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,606 miles

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problem #2

May 032002

Mark VIII 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,212 miles
Failure of blend door actuator on 1997 Lincoln Mark viii which results in failure of HVAC. This prevents defroster from functioning to clear windshield of fog or ice thus resulting in a safety hazard due to poor visibility. This part failed in May 3, 2002 and was repaired at dealership by replacing the part. The part has failed again in decemdber 12, 2004. This part has failed twice within a little over 2 years and less than 32,000 miles since it was replaced in May 2002.

- Anderson, SC, USA

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problem #1

Sep 021998

Mark VIII

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Compass became detached. Nlm

- Morongo Va, CA, USA

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