One problem related to rear air suspension springs has been reported for the 1996 Lincoln Continental. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Defective air suspension system in Lincoln Continental results in extremely unstable and unsafe driving. Blown air bag while driving vehicle resulted in rear end crashing down and leaving car inoperable. Faulty compressor leaves the car 12 inches difference between left and right and front and back. Head lights shine into the sky and now into the ground. Driving vehicle extremely unsafe especially at night. 3 yrs of complaining to Ford/Lincoln - they won't acknowledge the problem! get these vehicles off the road before they cause major road accidents. Mn state attorney general notified - file # rjm/2006/322030/c.