In all probability the alternator is not charging as it should. It could be from a bad voltage regulator or the alternator being defective.
Check to make sure nothing was on during the night and if not then your battery is weak (your cells in the battery) are weak...get a new battery.
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Check your battery. And have your alternator checked. Most auto parts stores will do it for free.
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Drivers side past the battery, look down and you will see a journal where radiator hoses connect, that is where the thermostat is.
Disconnect the battery for a few minutes and then connect, resets other things too.
The cabin air filter in the 1998 Lincoln Mark is located behind the glove box. The glove box will need to be removed to get to the filter.
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
If the anti-lock and air bag light came on after the battery change and the charging light is on now it is probably your alternator. Usually with the Marks, if the battery starts acting up your best bet is to change the alternator too, I know had to do it to my 93 Mark Vlll. Never had to do it to any other car but had to with the Mark, good luck.
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Go to www.markviii.org then to technical help they will guide you to a site where you can order a ballast.
The most common cause for your 1996 Lincoln to shut down is a charging system problem. The alternator or the battery are malfunctioning.