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Trouble programming remote transmitter on '97 Mk8. Enter factory code, doors unlock. Press 1/2 next, nothing happens. Remote has fresh batteries. Tried several remotes. Remotes test fine on RF testers. Any solutions, ideas? Thanks!

Took it to the local Lincoln Dealership for an alignment after I installed front UCAs & LCAs. Figured that would be the safest place to have that done. I pick it up and the outside door handle is busted. They fix that but while doing that they break the inner door handle cup. They've "ordered"...

Just a little over 8 years ago, my wife and I flew out to Phoenix, AZ to pick up our new to us 21k mile 1997 Mark VIII. We had a blast driving it home, taking Route 66 much of the way to OKC, OK. I stood on the corner in Winslow, AZ at about 1:30am and my wife stood in the back of the flat bed...

Went into the garage to find the left rear shock has leaked out all it's shock juice. What are the groups replacement recommendations? Thanks!

Finally got around to replacing my front struts. The left front sprung a small leak, “pssting” whenever it rebounded. Only dropped once though. Thought I’d share my replacement experience with the group. Maybe this can help somebody else doing this job for the first time. I downloaded the...

Mine hit a milestone last week. Let it be known that it was burning rubber at 50k. ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7XUkklnqC8&list=UU6wANzW-DVHiWK5-J4j6b6g

Heading to work the other day, my Mark hit 49494.9. Had the camera in the car and shot the roll over. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odjMG8DMev8&feature=youtu.be To commemorate, here's a pic of it that afternoon in the fine Florida sun. :D The big 50 is coming soon...

Long time, no post. I've been away too long. Mainly because my Mark has been in storage 750 miles away for over a year now. I went to check on it a few times and am happy to report it never "dropped" always started the first time and is now cruising around South Florida. :D Hopefully I'll have...

With all the inattentive drivers around here, it was bound to happen. Somebody backed into my parked Mark knocking out the neon lens. Luckily for me, she left a card, unfortunately for State Farm, they will be replacing it. Their recommended body shop quickly found out about the scarcity of...

Ford's letting them go and RM auctions has them. Anybody want to go in on 'em with me? :D http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=MO10&CarID=r325&fc=0 http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=MO10&CarID=r329&fc=0 Or would we like to step back and have a MkII...

Checking the Power Tour coverage over on hotrod.com and saw a familiar car. (sorry for the giant pic). It's in the Chattanooga coverage. Hope he keeps heading south. I'm 'bout to head over to Talladega to catch and follow them to Regions Park then on to Mobile tommorow. :D

Yep, a new “love” on the side. ‘04 Bird. 38k miles (Mark still has less :D) Factory white hardtop, standard black interior. One of seven in that combo. Needed another like an extra hole in the head, but just had to have it. :o At least they come from the same place, so they have something in...

Got a little fuel pump problem with my Starfire motorhome. It is based off an 1985ish Ford E350 Chassis with a carb'ed 460. This thing is "unique" so I'll do my best to describe what's going on. It has the single center mounted tank. Fuel pump is inside the tank (per shop manual). The chassis...

Here’s something you don’t see everyday. A Mark VIII at speed at Talladega Superspeedway! Talladega had a “fan appreciation day” over the weekend that allowed you to drive your own car around the track for 2 laps. Heading into the tunnel taken by my buddy that wanted to ride. Had to wait...

Sorry haven’t been around lately, but thought I’d check in since I’ve got small issue with the Lincoln. As the title says, has anybody else had this problem? The only way to get the button to “come out” is to bang your hand on the top of the shifter until it slowly inches out. Took the knob...