Air Suspension, how durable is it?

[unity]

Lets put it this way. If air-suspension was not durable then there would not be a semi (tractor trailer for those elsewhere) on the road with them, but look: "AIR-RIDE EQUIPT". So air-ride is pretty durable and nothing new to the automotive world at all. I realize the Mark VIII is not a semi-design, but it can take its share of abuse.

 

[segxr7]

I used to own a '93 Cougar, and I've driven several MN12 T-Birds and Cougars. Despite having a nearly identical platform, the Mark VIII is a far better car in every way. Even if the air suspension was an unreliable piece of crap (which it isn't), I'd unquestionably go for the Mark.

 

[XLRVIII]

Even if the air suspension was an unreliable piece of crap (which it isn't), I'd unquestionably go for the Mark.

372,000 miles
6000+ dragstrip passes

original air ride died at about 120,000 miles

replaced with OEM parts and have no air ride problems in the 250,000 subsequent miles

your mileage may vary

 

[unity]

Which is also a good point! The suspension will die from milage OR age and combined is worse.

So when your eyeing up a nice 1993 with 10k on it, dont think the air-ride is going to be just fine. Low miles do not mean near factory condition.