Thoughts on Lincoln Mark VII/VIII's

[LEB Ben]

Everytime I read a description of the 97-98 hood, I feel dirty, because it's described as a 'power dome' hood.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Everytime I read a description of the 97-98 hood, I feel dirty, because it's described as a 'power dome' hood.

Ok what are you feeling guilty about?

 

[polarbear]

Don't even think about it. They're cheap- and the air suspension is the biggest reason why. It goes south, the car goes down on itself and leaves you with a bill that could easily run into the thousands. Love the cars, but wouldn't touch one with your 10 ft. pole. Ditto Continentals (one of the least reliable cars sold in the US), Navigators, and Expeditions with the optional 4-wheel air suspension.

The optional rear level-ride in some Marquis and Crown Vics can be trouble as well, but seems to be infinitely more reliable.

 

[nobodyspecial]

Coil over conversions are the standard fix for the air suspension woes. all four corners can be done for under 500 if I remember right. I would have kept mine if it hadn't been for my want of something old without a computer in it. That car was so much fun. I had it chipped with straight pipes. it wasn't too loud, but sounded oh so mean...

 

[Austin]

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2102767505.html

 

[Austin]

If I was do drive a Mark, it would have to be a V or VI

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/ctd/2081177025.html

 

[Austin]

I test drove this one a while back. I'd like to have it.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/ctd/2074219279.html

 

[FordF-SuperDuty]

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2102767505.html

Is it me or are the 302 intake plenums for Mustangs and the like way more seckzy than the truck plenums?

 

[Ridgerunner]

If I was do drive a Mark, it would have to be a V.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/ctd/2081177025.html

That is one sharp car.

 

[FordF-SuperDuty]

That is one sharp car.

OoOoOoO hideaways...

 

[Austin]

Is it me or are the 302 intake plenums for Mustangs and the like way more seckzy than the truck plenums?

You should see how secksy it looks in a crown vic.

 

[Fordzilla80]

Everytime I read a description of the 97-98 hood, I feel dirty, because it's described as a 'power dome' hood.

Ford uses that term for the hoods on the 2001-2003 Ranger Edge and Fx4, as well as all the 2004+ Rangers.

 

[klatt_89]

Don't even think about it. They're cheap- and the air suspension is the biggest reason why. It goes south, the car goes down on itself and leaves you with a bill that could easily run into the thousands. Love the cars, but wouldn't touch one with your 10 ft. pole. Ditto Continentals (one of the least reliable cars sold in the US), Navigators, and Expeditions with the optional 4-wheel air suspension.

The optional rear level-ride in some Marquis and Crown Vics can be trouble as well, but seems to be infinitely more reliable.

You have a very good point Ernie, don't forget F-150's had some sort of air suspension option, at least I seen that in the owners manual etc.

I'd touch a Mark 8 for one reason, hijack the engine, and be on my way But that aside, the air suspension leaves you

 

[nobodyspecial]

I have dealt with air suspension personally, and its not nearly as bad as people make it out to be. I would dare venture a guess that 95% of the people bashing it have had no personal experience. That's all I will say about it.

Oh yeah, and they had the "Cobra" motor before the mustang Cobra had it...



Oh, and that air ride... amazing! (even at 145 mph)

 

[klatt_89]

Oh yeah, and they had the "Cobra" motor before the mustang Cobra had it...



Oh, and that air ride... amazing! (even at 145 mph)

I just know about the engine, and that's why I'd pick one up, slap some good forged internals in, twin turbo's, and hell yeah, have some sleeperish fun!

 

[polarbear]

I have dealt with air suspension personally, and its not nearly as bad as people make it out to be. I would dare venture a guess that 95% of the people bashing it have had no personal experience. That's all I will say about it.

Oh yeah, and they had the "Cobra" motor before the mustang Cobra had it...



Oh, and that air ride... amazing! (even at 145 mph)

Correct on all counts actually. Most peeps just don't have the expertise or experience to deal with the suspension. Back in my dealership days, we'd wholesale any of the cars I listed unless they were in warranty without thinking twice. A Used Car Department is still just a paying customer in the shop. Pay one $3500 bill for a Town Car's Air Suspension and you're cured forever.

 

[LEB Ben]

Don't even think about it. They're cheap- and the air suspension is the biggest reason why. It goes south, the car goes down on itself and leaves you with a bill that could easily run into the thousands. Love the cars, but wouldn't touch one with your 10 ft. pole. Ditto Continentals (one of the least reliable cars sold in the US), Navigators, and Expeditions with the optional 4-wheel air suspension.

The optional rear level-ride in some Marquis and Crown Vics can be trouble as well, but seems to be infinitely more reliable.

But if it's already had the spring work done, then would you give it the green light?

Coil over conversions are the standard fix for the air suspension woes. all four corners can be done for under 500 if I remember right. I would have kept mine if it hadn't been for my want of something old without a computer in it. That car was so much fun. I had it chipped with straight pipes. it wasn't too loud, but sounded oh so mean...

Hmmm...doesn't sound bad, so it's not just a matter of robbing springs from another vehicle? Happen to have any info, reads, the popular parts place?

If I was do drive a Mark, it would have to be a V or VI

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/ctd/2081177025.html

Trust me, I would too. I'm just trying to get out of the 10mpg market for DD use, and I also wouldn't mind some luxury.

 

[bromebe]

if you want to know anything or everything about them go to the

http://www.sccoa.com/forums/profile.php?do=editpassword

they are nothing but 89-97 T-birds, Cougars and Mark's that year
they also have buy and sell

 

[nobodyspecial]

Yep, thats the site to go to, also lincoln vs cadillac .com

 

[LEB Ben]

God almighty...wish I had the coin right now, cuz I'd drive down this weekend to pick up this car:

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/2072392944.html