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The Lincoln Town Car was celebrated for its comfort for decades. That level of comfort was thanks in part to its air ride system. But while it provided a smooth, luxurious ride when working properly, Lincoln Town Car suspension issues have been a persistent problem for owners. Repairing that system is typically an expensive job.
Our experts created this guide to help you understand the problems you’re having with your Town Car air suspension. We go over some of the most common issues and your options for solving them. You’ll also learn which of these solutions may be the best fix for your Lincoln.
Common Lincoln Town Car Suspension Issues
With a system as complex as the Lincoln Town Car air suspension, there is a long list of things that can go wrong. But some air ride issues are much more common to the Town Car than others. Some of the most frequently-reported issues include:
Unable to maintain ride height
Leaking air supply lines
Rear suspension sitting low
Air compressor malfunction
Leaking air strut
These are the most common problems we’ve seen among Town Car owners, but there can be many others. One user on a Lincoln Town Car Reddit thread said of the air suspension system, “The air spring solenoids are prone to leaking due to the age of their sealing o-rings; or if they’re installed incorrectly.”
Warning Signs of Lincoln Town Car Air Suspension Failure
Your Town Car displays a warning light that says “Check Air Suspension System” when the diagnostic computer detects a problem. However, it often only registers an issue when it has become severe.
There are some telltale signs that your Lincoln Town Car air suspension may be failing that may appear before you get the warning light. These include:
Nose diving: If your Town Car dips down in front and raises up in the rear when coming to a stop, the air suspension may not be providing enough resistance. This indicates a problem.
Sagging: When one or more air springs are faulty, the body of your Town Car may sag down while at rest. This is most common in the rear of the vehicle, but can happen at any wheel.
Poor stopping: If your brakes are in good condition but your Town Car is still taking a long time to come to a stop, the air suspension could be to blame. The suspension absorbs much of the force of bringing your Lincoln to a stop, so an air ride in poor condition may not be able to stop the vehicle as quickly as it should.
Bumpy ride: The purpose of the active air suspension is to provide a smooth, comfortable ride for the driver. When it starts to fail, you may notice significantly more feedback from the road in your Town Car.
Lincoln Town Car Suspension Issues: Solutions
It is important to address air ride issues in your Town Car at the first sign of trouble. Air suspension problems only get worse over time and can compound as they affect other parts of the vehicle.
In this section, we go over your options for fixing these issues, along with their costs.
Repair Lincoln Town Car Air Suspension
One option for fixing your air ride is to go to the Lincoln dealership for repairs. To repair the Town Car air suspension, the techs at the service center will replace faulty parts with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. This can get expensive quickly.
The average cost to replace one air spring on a Lincoln Town Car is $454, according to RepairPal data. Keep in mind that once one air suspension component fails, others are likely to go soon, too. To fully repair the system, you’ll have to eventually replace all four air springs, as well as some other components like the compressor.
This means you’ll wind up spending thousands of dollars to completely fix your Lincoln Town Car air suspension at the dealership over time. The final repair bill is likely to end up costing more than your Town Car is worth.
Replace Lincoln Town Car Suspension: Conversion Kit
The Strutmasters Lincoln Town Car air suspension conversion kit gives you a much more affordable option for fixing your air ride issues. For less than the cost of replacing one air spring, you can install a brand new coilover suspension — ending your air ride problems for good.
Lincoln Town Car Suspension Conversion Kit Advantages
Affordability is a big reason why people choose to convert their Town Car air ride to coils, but it isn’t the only one. Installing a passive coil system on your Lincoln has some additional upsides to consider, including:
Dependability: Strutmasters conversion kits are made with high-quality materials and designed to last. Thanks to their simple design, there’s very little that can go wrong with the coilover struts. The robust construction of these components means it’s unlikely anything will for years to come.
Installation: These kits have been designed to make installing them a quick and easy job. That translates to a smaller labor bill at the shop compared to working on the air suspension. Many Lincoln Town Car owners choose to do the installation themselves at home, as we designed the kits so that they can be installed with a few simple hand tools in just a few hours.
Ride quality: You can expect a dreamy ride that rivals your original Town Car suspension when you install this conversion kit. Every kit has been tested and configured to provide the perfect fit and a similar feel to the OEM suspension.
Permanent fix: Repairing your air ride over time requires going back to the dealership over and over to fix the next thing that goes wrong. But when you install this Town Car suspension conversion kit, your air suspension issues are done forever.
Strutmasters Lincoln Town Car Air Suspension Conversion: The Best Fix
Unless you want to spend thousands of dollars repairing your air ride, a conversion kit is the best way to fix your Lincoln Town Car suspension issues. You’ll get a similar feel and comparable performance to the original factory air ride at a fraction of the cost. The more dependable coilover suspension replacement provides a worry-free solution for many miles of comfortable driving.
Use the search tool to find a conversion kit that matches your Town Car if you’re ready to make the switch. Our Suspension Experts are ready to assist you if you want help getting the right kit for your Lincoln. They can also answer any questions you have if you need to know more before making a purchase.
Need an installer you can trust? Our team can also connect you with one or more members of our preferred shop partner network for a Strutmasters-approved installation.
