2008 Lincoln Mark LT Base
5LTPW16588FJ02982
Vehicle history report for the 2008 Lincoln Mark LT Base (VIN 5LTPW16588FJ02982). Beige, pickup, 5.4L 8-cyl 300 hp, gasoline. 152,546 mi reported. Registered in Tx. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2008 Lincoln Mark LT.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Lincoln Mark LT, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 2
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2008 Lincoln Mark LT.
TIRES
TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN SIDE WALLS. ALL FOUR. HAVE ONLY 9000 MI. ON THIS SET OF TIRES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10661177POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RACING FLARE-UP RPM'S AND ACCELERATION UPON BRAKING INTERMITTINGLY. TRUCK ACCELERATES AT ANY TIME AT A HIGH SPEED SUPPOSEDLY CANNOT BE DUPLICATED UPON TESTING AT DEALERSHIP. FORD DENIED UNTIL TSB WAS FOUND AT THE FORD CORPORATION DATED JUNE 2008. UPON 2ND VISIT TO MECHANIC PERFORMED RPM FLARE-UP FIX ON TRUCK TO THIS TSB. TRUCK STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM …
NHTSA ODI #10306909
