1994 Lincoln Mark Viii exterior lighting problems
126 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii — 75% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1993 through early 1996 lincoln mark viii's have a serious visibility problem at night due to their inferior headlight design. Because the headlight profile is so slim and the lenses yellow so easily with use, you can't see anything when it is dark. I find myself checking to make sure my headlights…”
filed Jan 7, 2013
“The head lights on the 94 lincoln mark 8 do not put out enough light to safely see while driving down the rd, it appears the reflective material is gone, the headlights have been polished to remove scratches and yellowing, they were also aimed, to make matters worse ford does not offer headlight…”
filed Nov 12, 2010
“1994 lincoln mark 8 headlights design does not permit adequate lighting for driving at night using low beams. Bulbs were replaced with higher power bulbs and the lighting still does not illuminate the roadway. *tr”
filed Sep 18, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
02176 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 2, 2002
Exterior Lighting problems in other Mark Viii years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Mark Viii | 11 | 13% |
| 1997 Mark Viii | 33 | 37% |
| 1996 Mark Viii | 77 | 73% |
| 1995 Mark Viii | 103 | 76% |
| 1993 Mark Viii | 172 | 72% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.