1989 Lincoln Continental Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 13%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the suspension of the 1989 Lincoln Continental, 13% of the 158 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“About 2 years ago, while driving the vehicle between 30-35 MPH, the right rear strut went out. Driver was able to stop vehicle safely. The strut was replaced. In may or june of 1997 the left rear strut went out and was replaced. In january of 1998, one of the front struts went out. The strut has not been replaced. The vehicle has been parked in owner's garage since january of 1998.”
NHTSA complaint #823841, filed 1998-06“While driving about 40 MPH driver heard loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. At the same time the rear end of vehicle dropped down on the tires. The air suspension system was replaced in june of 98 for the same problem. The dealer is not aware of the current problem at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #836912, filed 1999-04“While driving at any given time front end of the vehicle will drop completely down to the ground due to air sharks which need to be replaced. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #868709, filed 2000-08“All four air spring suspension leaked in different times that cause front part or rear part of the vehicle lower to ground which can not drive. The rear air struts parts each cost more than four hundred dollars and the front ones cost more than $350 each from Lincoln dealer. The reason of leak is that some sand will get between air the spring rubber surface and strut body which cause air bag spring rubber to grind and cut. Another problem is that one of a front suspension height sensor link loosen caused one front air suspension bag blowed up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10016801, filed 2003-04“The rear of the vehicle had dropped, dropping vehicle low to the ground and making it possible for the gas tank to scrape the ground. Dealer says the vehicle needs new air shocks.”
NHTSA complaint #834011, filed 1999-01Suspension: 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 1989 Lincoln Continental
42 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsInterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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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