1988 Lincoln Continental Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 11%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 1988 Lincoln Continental, 11% of the 84 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Consumer states that vehicle was at the dealer for repair , while on the alignment rack , the front air suspension assembly blew abruptly. The owner contacted the manufacturer about the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #818648, filed 1997-12“Fuel line from gas tank to engine is leaking at right door pillar undrbody. Inspection reveals the gas line to be plastic of some type, and the leak is at the junction of where 2 lenghts of fuel line are joined together at the factory. Imminent fire hazard. Have seen this problem before on mecury sables and ford taurus' second problem, rear sway bar, rear sway bar is attached to the body, but the 2 suspension links that attach to the ends of the sway bar are broken or rusted. Vehicle handles diffently while manuevering, feel this to be major concern as well .”
NHTSA complaint #722902, filed 2000-05“Torsion springs recall repairs refused because manufacturer indicated that problem was taken care of before and recent recall does not apply (88v-030).”
NHTSA complaint #959347, filed 1995-01Related recalls
- 88V030000Mar 11, 1988Two torsion springs attached to rear suspension control arms may fracture and rub against a rear tire.Covers: Lincoln Continental 1988
Suspension: 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 1988 Lincoln Continental
33 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 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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