Linconl continental 1994 fron air suspension dont work

It is in engine compartment. Follow small air tubes. Listen for buzzing sound. Pump may be out or you have an air leak

When I got my 1994 Continental, it had already been converted back to a coil-spring suspension, and the air-ride system was GONE. You will find that is the case with most of the ones that are still on the road. The air-ride system turned out to be an unreliable, trouble-prone, nightmare for most owners....and it was cheaper to scrap it and go back to after-market coils, than what it was to have a Lincoln dealer fix it. Looks like you're destined to join the club....If you decide you want to have it fixed, and make the car driveable, be prepared to PAY for it.

When the key is off, the air suspension shouldn't lose any air, so you could have a valve leak in the system. I'm not familiar with all the components of the system, but did you check the valve that allows the system to bleed off pressure for leaks when the system is turned off?

It is in the trunk on the left side. It is marked from the factory.

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Are tire conditions and air pressure good? inspect the tires to see if there is a shifted belt in any of the tires..
Lastly i would recommend seeing your repair shop for a front -end (suspension) check. You may have worn or weak suspesion parts.

It is possible to go with conventional springs/shocks instead of the air ride system. This has become a common "fix" for faulty air bags due to the expense. The ride will still be great, you will only lose the load leveling ability that the air bags provided.

here's the rear...


here's the front...

Sounds like the front "air ride suspension" is out.
That works off rubber bags built into the springs. If one or both has developed a leak/hile, it lets the front end (or rear or both) drop to ride on the bottom of the suspension.
Get the wallet out. It's expensive.
Sorry :-(

why do you want to replace it? As air is exhausted through it, it dires it out for the next use. it's part of compressor assembly.

1996 cont'l The air suspension system includes the following major components:

• Air compressor to supply air to the air springs (part of front spring and shock and rear spring and shock absorber assemblies
• Front spring and shock (3C098) and rear spring and shock absorber (5A965) at each corner of the vehicle
• Four linear air suspension height sensors (5359): two rear and two front height sensors to maintain the vehicle at the proper ride height; only LH rear height sensor is used for air suspension.
• Dual-mode front spring and shock and rear shock absorber assemblies with internal actuator.

All system functions are controlled by vehicle dynamics control module (5A919). This control module receives inputs from several different sources. These inputs include:

• vehicle speed via multiplex communication network
• ignition switch position
• door position via multiplex communication network
• height sensor position
• air suspension service switch
• engine rpm via multiplex communication network
• ride and steering personality settings via multiplex communications network

Communications monitor system operation and allow diagnosis of any concerns that may develop in the system. System monitoring for the driver's use is provided through the instrument panel mounted message center indicator (10D898).

• Diagnosis communication for the service technician is provided through the data link connector (14489) (DLC) under the instrument panel and Rotunda New Generation Star (NGS) Tester 007-00500 or equivalent.

The message center indicator will display AIR LEVELING DISABLED or CHECK RIDE CONTROL if the suspension system is not turned on or the vehicle dynamics control module detects a concern. If air leveling system disabled is displayed, check that air suspension service switch is in the ON position.
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Solenoid Valve Vent The vent solenoid valve operates as follows:

• The vent solenoid valve allows air to escape from the system during venting corrections.
• The valve is located in the air compressor cylinder head and shares a common electrical connector with the motor.
• The valve is enclosed in the cylinder head casting, which forms an integral valve housing that allows the valve tip to enter the pressurized side of the system.
• Air leakage past the valve tip is prevented by an O-ring seal.
• The vent solenoid valve opens when a corner of the vehicle is high and the vehicle dynamics control module (5A919) determines lowering is required.
• When the vent solenoid valve is opened, it provides an escape route for pressurized air.
• However, the vehicle will not lower unless the air spring solenoid valves (5311) are also opened to allow air to leave the springs.
• Lowering the vehicle corners requires the vehicle dynamics control module to open two solenoid valves, the vent and one air spring solenoid.
• Air is exhausted from the spring and vents through the compressor air drier (5346).

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Section 04-05: Suspension, Computer Controlled 1996 Continental Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Air Compressor and Drier Assembly Removal

1. Turn air suspension service switch OFF.
   

1. Disconnect electrical connector located on the air compressor.
   

1. Disconnect two air lines from compressor air drier.
   

1. Remove three fasteners retaining air compressor and drier assembly to radiator support, frame rail and fender apron.
   

You either lost a bag or the line came loose.