2000 Lincoln Continental

Horsepower: 275 @ 5750
Torque (lb-ft): 275 @ 4750
Weight: 3868 lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: 4dr Car
Market Segment: 4-door Large Pa...
Engine type: Gas V8
Transmission type: 4 Automatic w/OD,

MSRP: $35,586 - $39,080

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Mechanical

Interior

Exterior

Safety

Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Large

Engine

• Engine Order Code : 99V
• Engine Type : Gas V8
• Displacement : 4.6L/281
• Fuel System : MPFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 275 @ 5750
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 275 @ 4750

Transmission

• Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : 44X
• Trans Type : 4
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
• Trans Description Cont. Again : Electronic
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.77
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.54
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.69
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.26
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.56
• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 17
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 25

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : 750
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 125

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 13.5

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3868

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 1000
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 100
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson Struts
• Suspension Type - Rear : Independent
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Alum. control arm
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Air springs
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 36
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 30
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 0.75
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.77

Brakes

• Brake Type : Power
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.6 x 1.02
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.1 x 0.55
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : T31
• Rear Tire Order Code : T31
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P225/60R16
• Rear Tire Size : P225/60R16
• Spare Tire Size : T125/80R16

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 4
• Front Wheel Material : Chrome
• Rear Wheel Material : Chrome
• Spare Wheel Material : Steel

Steering

• Steering Type : Pwr rack & pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 16.95
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.86
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 41.1
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 20.0

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 109.0
• Length, Overall (in) : 208.5
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 73.6
• Height, Overall (in) : 56.0
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 63.0
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 61.5
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : 5.9
• Liftover Height (in) : 27.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Trunk Volume (ft�) : 18.9

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 6
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : 101.5
• Front Head Room (in) : 39.2
• Front Leg Room (in) : 41.9
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 57.1
• Front Hip Room (in) : 55.7
• Second Head Room (in) : 38.0
• Second Leg Room (in) : 38.0
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 56.6
• Second Hip Room (in) : 56.5

Summary

• Vehicle Name : Continental
• Body Style : 4 Door Sedan

Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 99V250

Potential Number of Units Affected: 29000

Summary: The seat belt retractor may have a pin shaft that is incorrectly formed. In some circumstances, the switching mechanism could become nonfunctional, preventing the seat belt webbing from being extracted from the retractor. If the mechanism malfunctions and does not allow the webbing to be extracted, the lap and shoulder belt could not be worn by a vehicle occupant. Also, the operator may be unable to properly install a child seat in that seating position.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lap and shoulder belt assemblies. Assemblies with date codes of 200 through 223 are suspect and will be replaced. Owner notification began Oct. 19, 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Dates of Manufacture: July - August 1999

Models Involved: Continental, Mustang

Manufacturer Recall No.: 99S26

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Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Child Safety Locks
• Auto-On Headlights
• Auto-On Headlights
• Traction Control
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Full Size Spare Tire
• Compact Spare Tire

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