1989 Lincoln Continental suspension problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1989 Lincoln Continental — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“All four air spring suspension leaked in different times that cause front part or rear part of the vehicle lower to ground which can not drive. The rear air struts parts each cost more than four hundred dollars and the front ones cost more than $350 each from lincoln dealer. The reason of leak is…”
filed Apr 30, 2003
“There have been numerous problems with this car. The alternator has been replaced four times in six months. The battery has been replaced. Something is still draining all of the power away. The front-seat three-point seat belts go slack while driving and do not retract after use. Ford says it is…”
filed Jul 31, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Continental years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Continental | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Continental | 5 | 15% |
| 2001 Continental | 8 | 25% |
| 2000 Continental | 12 | 19% |
| 1999 Continental | 12 | 29% |
| 1998 Continental | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 Continental | 10 | 10% |
| 1996 Continental | 13 | 27% |
| 1995 Continental | 11 | 16% |
| 1994 Continental | 29 | 15% |
| 1993 Continental | 11 | 9% |
| 1992 Continental | 20 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Lincoln Continental
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.