1990 Lincoln Continental Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 18%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 28 complaints about the suspension of the 1990 Lincoln Continental, 18% of the 158 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front end/engine/ fuel pump malfunctioned. This is the most trouble I have ever had out of a car, and the only thing that came under warranty was the air conditioning system and they didn't get that fixed right. I will never buy another Lincoln product in my life.”
NHTSA complaint #708477, filed 1999-07“My son at the time of purchase was and is a college student from a single parent household and I am disabled. The dealer did not at any time advise my son that the vehicle had any recalls or problems. We have spent well over $2000.00 in repairs, the car has been towed 7-8 times. The air bag light comes on continuously, thee ride control alarm comes on continuously, the suspension has been repaired twice, passenger air bag light comes on continuously as well as the charge system, we have had it in and out of dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #724211, filed 2000-06“On the internet it stated ford had callbacks for all3.8 engines for headgasket problems but only recalled a few VIN numbers. How could they get away with that? You and I and every mecchanic knows the problem with the 3.8 engine by ford why cant some thing be done. I wasnt told of anything about this. Lucky I was driving not my daughter. She would have diven till it burned the motor up. And the air shocks at $ 4,000 for the 4 of them thats another farce. Cant you make them at least install at cost ? My engine overheated as I was driving on the pa. …”
NHTSA complaint #752346, filed 2001-09“While driving at less than 30mph, the rear air suspension bag blew out, and body of car dropped onto rear tires, rough to handle, body was cutting into both rear tires, vehicle is undriveable. Dealer contacted and quoted $1600 to repair at owner's expense. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #833536, filed 1999-01“Consumer can hear knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle when driving at any speed, and there is vibration within the steering, which can result in poor driving and there might be a leakage.”
NHTSA complaint #833975, filed 1999-02Suspension: 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 1990 Lincoln Continental
40 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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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