This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Mark viii. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph over train tracks, the front passenger side tire came off and the vehicle fell to the ground. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred three times before. The vehicle was towed to a local shop who diagnosed that the ball joint and control arm needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 131,000. Updated 3/25/11 updated 03/30/11
The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Mark viii. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, the front driver's side tire separated from the vehicle, causing the vehicle to suddenly drop to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated the ball joint was broken. The mechanic replaced the ball joint with a master pro CP426. The contact experienced the failure a second time, but was able to pull over to the shoulder of the road. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated the ball joint was broken and replaced it a second time. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000. Updated 03/24/11 updated 03/30/11
The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Mark viii. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle lowered when he shut off the engine. As of October 30, 2007, the dealer had not diagnosed the failure. The contact felt that the front suspension was defective. He stated that the failure would make it impossible to steer the vehicle. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 70,000. The consumer stated the defect has been diagnosed as a failure of the air suspension system wherein one airbag had deteriorated failed with a leak or hole. The consumer stated the defect involving air suspension has been repaired with all 4 air suspension system airbags. Updated 11/26/07
The front suspension sinks down on the vehicle, causing the front to scrape on the ground. This is making the ability to drive difficult. Manufacturer was contacted by owner. The consumer stated that the main computer is failing.
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