Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln continental. The contact stated that the air suspension system is defective. The vehicle rests 12 inches higher on one side than the other, from the front end to the rear. As a result, the headlights illuminate upwards towards the sky or downwards into the ground. He stated that the vehicle has gone into air shock, forcing him to lose control and drive off the road. The current mileage is 160,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.
1996 Lincoln Continental suspension problems
13 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 27%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front5
- Rear: springs: air suspension system1
- Rear: shock absorber1
- Rear1
- Front: springs: air suspension system1
- Front: shock absorber1
- Front: macpherson strut1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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175k-200k
200k+
Lincoln Continental suspension problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Lincoln Continental owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Defective air suspension system in lincoln continental results in extremely unstable and unsafe driving. Blown air bag while driving vehicle resulted in rear end crashing down and leaving car inoperable. Faulty compressor leaves the car 12 inches difference between left and right and front and back. Head lights shine into the sky and now into the ground. Driving vehicle extremely unsafe especially at night. 3 yrs of complaining to ford/lincoln - they won't acknowledge the problem! Get these vehicles off the road before they cause major road accidents. Mn state attorney general notified - file # rjm/2006/322030/c.
While traveling on the highway the air suspension went out the vehicle air shocks and the vehicle in unable to steer. The dealership is aware of the problem. Mr
Sub frame bolts broke causing faulty front suspension. Nlm
Have also had to replace the entire suspension system of this vehicle. However, that was replaced under warranty. It has also been suggested to me that the engine of this vehicle has a history of seal/gasket failures. We very much like this vehicle and are considering whether to trade this vehicle or purchase a new vehicle. We are looking for some expert history info on which to base our decisions.
Vehicle leaned to the left due to the air spring system failing. Owner had just had rack and pinion replaced. Dealer has replaced the air spring system, but problem still exists in suspension.
None
Front alignment: constantly wears out front tires (on inner tread);have taken back to dealership for alignment on three occasions, yet problem persists. *ak( dot number: tire size: p225/60r16 )
Vehicle cannot be properly aligned, causing excess front tire wear.
Suspension failure.
Questions about the 1996 Lincoln Continental suspension
Does the 1996 Lincoln Continental have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Lincoln Continental, 27% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1996 Lincoln Continental suspension problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Lincoln Continental suspension?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Lincoln Continental have bad suspension?
The Lincoln Continental model years with the most suspension complaints are 1991 (44 complaints), 1994 (29 complaints) and 1990 (28 complaints).
Other 1996 Lincoln Continental problems
Visibility 8Transmission 7Steering 6Engine 4Acceleration 3Body 3Brakes 3Electrical 3Lights 3Seats 2Airbags 1Seat belts 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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