The headlights on the lincoln mark viii year model 1993-1996 are becoming a safety problem. These headlights are becoming yellowed and decreasing visiblity to the point that you can not even tell if the lights are on. The inside reflective coating also is falling off and lowering the lighting even more. As a web site owner of a mark viii site I have receive numerous complaints and concerns about these headlights. Most owners are willing to pay for new headlight assy's because of the poor quality. These assy's are supposedly warranteed by sylvania, but no one has been able to resolve anything with them or lincoln. This is a growing concern among mark viii owners because of the safety issues that come up from not being able to see.
1993 Lincoln Mark Viii lights complaints
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Headlight intensity has gradually declined due to deterioration of reflective coating inside headlamp lens assembly. Inspection of inside of lens reflector with lamp removed using a dental mirror show plastic has melted and turned dark brown in color instead of a reflective chrome finish.
Headlights are weak, even when replaced with new ones.
The first incident happened while I was on the on-ramp to the mass. Turnpike at 11:00 p.m. I was driving approx. 35 MPH and my headlights shut off as well as the dashboard lighting. I immediately hit my brakes so that the cars behind me were aware of my existence. It seemed like they were off forever, in reality it was probably about 20 seconds. It proceeded to happen as I drove the speed limit on the pike, and many times thereafter. It came to the point that I would not drive at night unless absolutely necessary. I proceeded to look into vehicle recall information, because to me this is definate recall stuff, this is not normal wear and tear of an automobile. I was not surprised to see in the consumer guide, that it was in fact a recall on 1993, lincoln mark viii vehicles. However, what I was surprised about was the treatment I received from lincoln. I gave them the information, as well as the recall #98v009000, they told me that recalls are vehicle specific and that they would need my VIN . *after providing them with this information, I was told that the headlamp recall did not pertain to my car. Well, obviously there has been some kind of a mistake!?!????? I am not understanding the logic or reasoning in this, let me get this straight, o.k.: there is a recall for headlamp failure on 1993, lincoln mark viii's, I own a 1993, lincoln mark viii, I am having headlight failure, but my vehicle is not listed as part of the recall??????? Well then shouldn't it be? What is the explanation then for the problem and why does lincoln fail to take responsibility and reinburse me. My life was in danger until I could get the funds to repair this problem, and lincoln just simply keeps saying" I am sorry mam, there is nothing we can do, your car is not part of the recall" I ask , " well there is definately an error. And what can I do now?" they gave me a couple of toll free numbers to call, but no-one is being helpful, and no-one can jlogically answer my question.
After recall work completed on the head light switch (98v‑009) the auto light function failed. Mjs
The headlights do not offer sufficient lighting at night without the use of the high beams. A mechanic detected a metal blockage in the headlight assembly in the low beam section. Please provide any further details.
Headlights are very dim. At night they are about as bright as parking lights. Charging and electrical system is ok.
The federal safety agency recall 98v009000, manufacturer's recall 98s01, headlights. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. After making an appointment, the dealer had no parts to fix the vehicle. Upon arrival, the consumer wanted to speak to the manager and the request was refused.
Headlamp switch and wiring harness failed causing the entire lighting system to shut down.
Driving at various speeds and using high beam lights for 20 seconds all lights will become inoperative. Will come back on when consumer put it back on regular light mode. Dealer claims needs to exchange switch.
Head light intensity is very poor.
Head lights are very poor, poor visibility on the road.
Light in trunk of vehicle can be accidentally turn on manually causing the light to get hot and a hour of operation can burn through any flammable items nearby. The trunk light switch is so situated that when loading the trunk an if the load is high enough to touch the top pf the trunk, the light switch can be turned on without the driver knowing, if the light is turned is on it gets hot and can cause a fire in the trunk without the passenger knowing, in which could not only destroy the vehicle but kill an occupant, it has burned a car cover of thick synthetic material in many spots, consumer states he had the vehicle for more than two years before he found out what was causing the burns.
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