Suspension
Filed Jul 10, 2007
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 10196008
- Incident
- Jul 1, 2002
- Mileage
- 100,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Jan 30, 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 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. *NM
- NHTSA ID
- 10181149
- Incident
- Feb 3, 2003
- Mileage
- 96,683 mi
Suspension
Filed Oct 23, 2002
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
- NHTSA ID
- 8021485
- Incident
- Oct 15, 2002
Body & structureBrakesDriver assistance+5 more
Filed Jan 3, 2001
SUB FRAME BOLTS BROKE CAUSING FAULTY FRONT SUSPENSION. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 558855
- Incident
- Jun 9, 2000
EngineSuspension
Filed Jun 5, 2000
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 723577
- Incident
- Jun 2, 2000
SteeringSuspension
Filed Jan 11, 2000
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. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 854878
Body & structureInterior & seatsSuspension
Filed Nov 28, 1999
NONE
- NHTSA ID
- 715337
- Incident
- Oct 10, 1999
Suspension
Filed Jun 16, 1999
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 )
- NHTSA ID
- 707606
Suspension
Filed Oct 20, 1998
VEHICLE CANNOT BE PROPERLY ALIGNED, CAUSING EXCESS FRONT TIRE WEAR.
- NHTSA ID
- 781475
Suspension
Filed Sep 25, 1997
SUSPENSION FAILURE.
- NHTSA ID
- 522441
- Incident
- Jan 10, 1996
Suspension
Filed Sep 3, 1997
THE STRUT ON THE SUSPENSION HAS STRESS CRACKS. DEALER DID NOTHING.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 815950
Suspension
Filed Feb 12, 1997
FRONT STRUT FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 602853
- Incident
- Nov 22, 1996
Suspension
Filed Nov 27, 1996
FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED .
- NHTSA ID
- 511873
- Incident
- Oct 19, 1996
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.