1996 Lincoln Continental suspension problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Lincoln Continental — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 10, 2007
“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…”
filed Jan 30, 2007
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% |
| 1995 Continental | 11 | 16% |
| 1994 Continental | 29 | 15% |
| 1993 Continental | 11 | 9% |
| 1992 Continental | 20 | 16% |
| 1991 Continental | 44 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.