1998 Lincoln Mark Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Lincoln Mark. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2
STEERING
2
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
1
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints12

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The telescope portion of the steering column is not operational. It is adjusted all the way out and will not retract.”

STEERING · reported 2015-07-23

“The telescope portion of the steering column is not operational. It is adjusted all the way out and will not retract.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2015-07-23

“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on normal road conditions one of the head lights burned out. The contact researched many sources for parts, however the bulb was an out of the market product. The manufacturer suggested salvage yards for the part. The contact expressed the manufacturer…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · reported 2006-07-03

“While driving vehicle stalled. Smoke was coming in through the vents. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic determined that the valve cover to engine needed to be replaced. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2004-01-21

“When applying brakes vehicle proceeds forward causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2003-06-01

“Transmission replaced at 55k miles. Primary symptom was shuddering during overdrive gear shifts. (79k) heater will not work. Unit only blows cold air. Vehicle eats rotors. Rotors need to be turned or replaced at least once a year. Electric steering adjustment won't go up or down. Temporarily fixed…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2002-12-15

“Transmission replaced at 55k miles. Primary symptom was shuddering during overdrive gear shifts. (79k) heater will not work. Unit only blows cold air. Vehicle eats rotors. Rotors need to be turned or replaced at least once a year. Electric steering adjustment won't go up or down. Temporarily fixed…”

STEERING · reported 2002-12-15

“Transmission replaced at 55k miles. Primary symptom was shuddering during overdrive gear shifts. (79k) heater will not work. Unit only blows cold air. Vehicle eats rotors. Rotors need to be turned or replaced at least once a year. Electric steering adjustment won't go up or down. Temporarily fixed…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2002-12-15
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Lincoln Mark as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.