Ongoing problem with air suspension. Had to replace two air suspension shocks due to failure. Repairs made at an independent sho.p. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that parts were not cover under warranty, nor recall. Feel free to provide any further details.
1991 Lincoln Continental suspension complaints
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Consumer believes that the rear of the vehicle sags when parked. Nlm
Air suspension system leaked, causing rear end to go down. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under recall, and repairs would be at consumer's cost.
The suspension air ride system failed repeatedly. Yh
The hydraulic shocks, front and back all before 110,000 miles. (about $2000 to fix) the air conditioner. The dcl light keeps going off. The oil light keeps going off. No oil is needed. The front end shakes very badly. The rear sub mounts had to be replaced. The headliner in the car is disentergrating. The trunk motor was replaced and is dying again. The radio is dead. Many things are wrong with this vehicle. It was originally from penn.
When driving on the highway car shakes or vibrates very badly, and the engine checklight stays on all the time. Also, there is an odor that is coming through the vents.
Front air suspension system exploded while the vehicle was parked, causing the front end to drop down on the front tires, there was no way to steer vehicle because of this defect. Lincoln has been contacted.
While driving the air suspension caused the vehicle to lift up and pop. The vehicle is not driveable. Dealer has not been notified.
Car has no support. When the air suspension goes out, the car is forced to sit on all four tires, causing metal to stab tires.
Apparently the ride height sensors failed, this caused the motor mounts to fail because of improper height ride, this put undo stress on front axel and wore out cv joints. Also probably caused failure in struts.
When engine cuts off struts won't hold vehicle, and the vehicle will touch the tires, riding low.
Air suspension system failed, causing poor stability and control problems.
Lugs: bolts have sheared off 4 times on front. Tire left holding by one lug bolts on 4 occasions. Lugs: bolts have been replaced with factory spec bolts and by ford dealer. The tire is about ready to fall off the car, and doing 70 mp we were extremely fortunate not to have it completly separate. Front end suspension has been repaired. Brakes check rims replaced. This is a definite safety hazard.
When driving and pulling up and putting the vehicle into park, the back of the vehicle will go down to the ground due to broken shock absorbers. *ak
Rear suspension keeps going down, causing the consumer to have the air bags recharged twice, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
The air suspension and road lever system tends to fail. When this happens the vechicle drops down onto the ties, causing lose of control.
The auto is equipped with an air suspension system. At various times over the past 3 years, the air bag in each strut has failed. Inside each strut is a "rubber"bag that is inflated by a compressor based on road conditions. I was informed by ford, that the bag deteriorates over time causing the bag to tear or in one case explode while I was driving. This caused the rear of the car to drop so low that it was not driveable. Not a fun experience while driving along at 60 MPH. I have spoken with numerous lincoln owners that have incurred similar problems with their cars, but ford has not responded to our complaints. At some point I would expect to replace a strut or a shock, but when the cost to replace and install just "one" strut is between $800-$1000, I would think these parts would last much longer and be manufactured to withstand the elements. I believe ford has failed on their part to address this problem, and I am sure if you investigate this complaint, you will agree that due to the number of failures of this component should warrant some consideration for a recall. If ford can issue a recall for failure of the front brake system for lincoln cars due to corrosion from the elements, I think they should also address the suspension problems.
Front and rear air shocks and struts failed.
Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle rear suspension; vehicle has been repaired/diagnosed and inspected. However, it appears rear end cannot be corrected.
Head gasket failed.
Vehicle's problems started the day after consumer bought the car. The dealer was notified and consumer corrected the following: oil change, belt, speeding balance, tires were checked, all at consumers costs. Vehicle is still shaking, and vibrating when driving approximately 35-45 MPH. Dealer was contacted again, and cannot duplicate the problem. Also told consumer that there was a 15-day warranty that was expired. Consumer was unaware of the 15-day warranty.
Air suspension has ruptured, allowing vehicle to get lower to the ground. When driven riding over bumpy road the control for steering is inhibited. Please describe details.
While driving about 5 MPH the air suspension system went out. After the suspension went, the level ride light started flashing. The dealer has been notified.
Driving 50mph when the air shocks blew out & vehicle dropped on tires. 1st time 2 front air shocks blew & had pump replaced. Due to loud noise, 2nd time rear air shocks blew.
Door will not open from outside due to faulty handle assembly.
Heard loud clunking noise while making left turn, difficult steering vehicle, acording to dealer, rack/pinion needed replacing, rear subframe mounts rusted/corrosion, not included in recall #93v106002.*ak consumer stated rear sway bar broke, and air bag sensor was replaced.
Steering wheel misaligned.
Rear suspension fell apart.
Vehicle vibrates when driven 55 to 70 MPH.
Four tires replaced.
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