Front Suspension Coil Spring problems of the 2002 Lincoln Continental

Four problems related to front suspension coil spring have been reported for the 2002 Lincoln Continental. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Lincoln Continental based on all problems reported for the 2002 Continental.

1 Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2014

After turning on the ignition and putting the car in gear, my 2002 Lincoln Continental made an extremely loud noise. I turned the car off for a few minutes and after starting it again everything seemed fine. After about a half hour of driving, the car became noisy. I took it to a mechanic who informed me that the right front coil was broken. The mechanic could not locate a used spring and had to purchase a new coil for $530. 45 which seems excessive. This ended up being a $733. 00 repair.

2 Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2013

Driver's side front coil spring broke, and punctured the front tire. I was just beginning to back out of my drive-way. I had to have the car towed to the shop. Had both front springs and the tire replaced. Luckily it did not happen while driving down the highway at 70 mph.

3 Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2011

The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the front passenger side coil springs fractured and punctured the front passenger tire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer were they confirmed the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 72,000. Updated 04/07/lj.

4 Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2005

02 Ford Lincoln Continental right front spring broke causing tire blowout & loss of control may 11,06 left spring broke while parked garage.


Other Suspension related problems of the 2002 Lincoln Continental

Front Suspension Coil Spring problems
4
Front Suspension Control Arm problems
1


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