1990 Lincoln Continental suspension problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1990 Lincoln Continental — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On the internet it stated ford had callbacks for all3.8 engines for headgasket problems but only recalled a few vin numbers. How could they get away with that? You and I and every mecchanic knows the problem with the 3.8 engine by ford why cant some thing be done. I wasnt told of anything about…”
filed Sep 24, 2001
“Rear air springs have blowen out, causing rear end to bounce and has dropped low to ground. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.*ak”
filed Feb 28, 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 1990 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.