Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2001 Lincoln Continental. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension coil spring (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension upper ball joint (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension Coil Spring problems | |
| Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problems | |
| Suspension problems |
While backing the car out of the driveway after it had been sitting overnight, there was a loud pop and the front driver's side tire went flat. After removing the wheel, I saw that the large coil suspension spring had broken and that the sharp end of the broken spring had sliced open the inside Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Continental. While driving 45 mph or greater, the vehicle veered to the right. The mechanic stated that the rear upper ball joint failed and the part was unavailable. The manufacturer stated that the wait could be 2-6 months. Read details...
I was backing out of my garage at home and when I turned my steering wheel, the left front spring broke and shredded the inside of the tire. I checked the area that the spring broke, and it was clean, unrusted metal, there was no sign of an impending failure, just a sudden break. Read details...