Lincoln Mark VIII
This procedure is based on a collaboration of information from the forums, the Ford TSB and personal experience. I’ve only included what I feel is relevant in order to refill the system properly as quickly as possible. The general concept here is that air will accumulate at the highest point in...
Submitted by: Eric1
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I am writing this for the 2nd Gen Lincoln Mark VIII (1997-1998), but the procedure should be similar for the Gen 1 (1993-1996) The tilt / telescoping steering column in the Lincoln Mark VIII may be loose or lock up completely...
How to Lift your Lincoln Mark VIII Safely
***Information from the Lincoln Mark VIII shop manual
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These are the recommended lift points for the Lincoln Mark VIII:
Front suspension lift point
Front frame lift points
Number 3 crossmember
Rear...
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Replacing the engine thermostat is pretty simple and easy.
The stock engine in the Lincoln Mark VIII Is the Ford 4.6L DOHC engine. This is the same engine that was stock in the mid 1990s Mustang Cobra. The instructions below are as if you don’t...
By: Joeychgo & Jibit
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Replacing the front brake pads and rotors on a first generation Lincoln Mark VIII is so easy, it should be criminal allowing a dealer to do it for you. This is something that anyone can do. It takes about an hour to do both...
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An intermittent blower motor is a common problem for Lincoln Mark VIII owners. However, in most cases it is a simple problem with a pretty quick and easy fix.
This article is aimed at helping Lincoln Mark VIII owners who experience the following...
By: scott9050
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As most of you know, Ford did not design the overdrive wire on the Mark VIII’s very well. The wire would rub against the metal substructure near the shifter and saw the wire in half rendering the transmission Overdrive Switch...
Applies to 1996 - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
Changing your own transmission filter can be scary, but once you get into it, it's really not that difficult. If your are experiencing slipping or other major fault with your transmission, you should take it to a dealer or trusted transmission shop...
Submitted by BlackiceLSC
Editor’s Note: The big reason for this conversion today is to eliminate the problems that can accompany the stock Lincoln air suspension system. The strut bags will eventually leak and the air pump will eventually fail. The downside to this conversion is that you will...
By: 94M5
The Following is a step by step instruction to R&I the lower ball joints on the Mark VIII. Hopefully the pictures will explain everything that I may fail to put in here, but if not, contact me OR joey, and we’ll get you the correct info, and then update the install guide. I am NOT a...
Submitted by BlackiceLSC
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The following is a “How To” of how to perform a 1-2 shift accumulator piston and spring assembly replacement and 2-3 shift accumulator assembly replacement as well as the legendary “JMOD” to your Lincoln Mark VIII...
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Submitted by:Kale Kainoa – djkale
A popular and easy Lincoln Mark VIII suspension modification is to “lower” your car, so the tires are closer to the wheel wells. This makes the car a little more...
Submitted by: Grifter
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Replacing the stock Lincoln Mark VIII fuel pump will help with fuel delivery. The Walbro fuel pump gives you 255 LPH which is a significant improvement over stock. Additionally, Ford discontinued the stock pump some time...