1997 Lincoln Continental Ride Control Sag

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SANDOVAL
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1997 Lincoln Continental indicates check ride control. The rear of the car passenger side is noticeably now lower then the driver side. What should i expect to repair this problem?
Jan 22, 2006 at 3:19 PM
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Big Bucks if you have to replace a computer controlled strut....that's if the part is available yet....Ford stopped making replacement parts for some of these systems, depends on the age. Napa, however has a standard strut/shock system that replaces the whole ride control system.......I've sold several , and the feedback I get is that you can't tell the differance in the ride. O the other hand, it could be as simple as a broken line :lol:
Jan 23, 2006 at 10:38 AM
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STRAILER
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Sounds like you have an air bag that has a hole in it.
Jan 23, 2006 at 10:39 AM
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SC1 RACING
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i found a site that has very cheap air suspension parts, and hard to find parts. a liftime warranty air bag was only 79.00.

i will post in the morning the site. all the info is at my house right now.
Jan 25, 2006 at 1:41 AM
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Inspect the rear passenger air suspension bag for a hole or leak and replace it if damaged. A second expert said replacement air bags were available inexpensively with a lifetime warranty, but did not post the supplier.

Conversation Summary

A 1997 Lincoln Continental owner reported a check ride control warning and a lower passenger-side rear. A non-expert reply said a computer-controlled strut could be costly or unavailable, mentioned a conventional strut conversion, and also suggested a possible broken line. An expert said the symptom sounds like an air bag with a hole. Another expert said inexpensive air-suspension parts were available but never posted the source.

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