1987 Lincoln Continental Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 33%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1987 Lincoln Continental, 33% of the 9 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front wheels and tires are not able to clear the wheel-well, resulting in full turning radiaus failure. There is a conversion kit to change the suspension from air-ride to gil springs, if not changed there is a pontential accident waiting to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #9004605, filed 2001-10“While driving, right front air suspension system fell down on right tire; almost caused vehicle to turn over, dealer replacing air suspension. System. Various speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #818016, filed 1997-10“Failure of air suspension system. Vehicle rides on axle ; hard steering and rough riding. Vehicle repaired but has been in for same problem several times.”
NHTSA complaint #809659, filed 1997-04Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 15% |
| 2001 | 8 | 25% |
| 2000 | 12 | 19% |
| 1999 | 12 | 29% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 10% |
| 1996 | 13 | 27% |
| 1995 | 11 | 16% |
| 1994 | 29 | 15% |
| 1993 | 11 | 9% |
| 1992 | 20 | 16% |
| 1991 | 44 | 22% |
| 1990 | 28 | 18% |
| 1989 | 21 | 13% |
| 1988 | 9 | 11% |
| 1987 | 3 | 33% |
| 1986 | 1 | 13% |
| 1985 | 3 | 20% |
| 1984 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1987 Lincoln Continental
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Lincoln Continental
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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