Lincoln Mark Viii Engine problems by year

1998 Mark viii caught on fire. *Ts the vehicle was being towed when he noticed flames from his rear view mirror. *Jb

Vehicle was running very rough, and missing. Also, steering malfunctioned. *Ak

Valve covers are very hard to take off. Spark plug seals leak oil, into spark plugs and coils, this is very dangerous, and could case a serious fire. There is no way to tell, if this is happening, until you take the coils covers off, because the coils covers have a rubber seal.

Problems with heat and air conditioning system that has occurred 4 times. *Ak *mr

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine. Engine was designed that it did not give the spark plug enough space for it to work properly. Also, spark plug blew out, and caused damages to the engine.Dealer and manufacturer were not contacted at the time of this call. *Ak

Vehicle will stall without any warning. Once it shaked before stalling. Took to dealer, cannot fix problem.*Ak

Vehicle stalls at any speed/ any time. Dealer cannot find a cause. *Ak

Purchased vehicle in 1998 (2yr lease vehicle). From 1998-2001 there have been two engines replaced. Ford has replaced but not addressed why this vehicle would be on a 3rd engine and yet was approx 4+ yrs old when 1st engine was replaced. First replacement was feb 25, 2000 by capital ford (san jose, calif). Would like to address vibration of 3rd engine, paint decoloration and fading airconditioner. *Ak

Power adjustment steering colums act erractically and will adjust by itself while consumer is driving . Dealer cannot duplicate defect, and cannot determine cause. *Ak water pump leaked causing low coolant light to illuminate. Door ajar switch faulty and was replaced. *Slc

Car engine shuts down when in snow or in gravel or poor traction . The engine has no power and acts like it is flooded . Took car to lincoln dealership in boise id. Roundtree lincoln explained problem was told that this is a natural thing for this car. This problem creates a severe safety hazard simply because you cannot move the car it simply shuts down your help in this matter would be greatly appricated please contact me regarding addtional informatoin. *Ak

The engine would freeze or shut down for no reason while driving on the highway. No warning giving. Have taken vehicle to dealer & vehicle put on diagonistic machine. Nothing was found wrong. *Ak