1998 Lincoln Continental Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Lincoln Continental, 4% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles.
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.
“#1-while leaving work the left front coil spring fractured in half punturing (tearing) the tire causing immediate deflation of left front tire affecting steering control and braking.(I had no advance notice -noise or bounce-before failure). #2-failure occured in a parking lot at low speed - thankfully. #3-the left front strut/spring assembly #1f3z*5w311 was replaced as well as the right strut/spring #1f3z*5w310 assembly due to inspection revieled a crack in the right front spring.the left front tire was replaced. This could easily have caused major damage or a fatality at driving speeds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10114809, filed 2005-03, 59,000 miles“While driving about 35 MPH, getting off highway, and then trying to slow down, a part on front suspension fell down hard on ground. Vehicle had to be towed away, and dealer could not tell what caused problem. Because the vehicle was severely damaged, it requird flat bed truck towing.”
NHTSA complaint #876573, filed 2000-12“While driving the vehicle at almost any speed, going over any kind of bump in the road, there is a thumping noise coming from the rear end suspension. When taken to dealership, dealer stated that ford is aware of the prolbem, and working on a solution.”
NHTSA complaint #822902, filed 1998-04Suspension: 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 1998 Lincoln Continental
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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