2001 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: $36,664 - $39,660

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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 : Chromed Alum
• Rear Wheel Material : Chromed Alum
• 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 : 5
• 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: 01V258

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,083,000

Summary: On certain passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks, a switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, smoke, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: Atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; Chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; Kansas City plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; Kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; Michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; Norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; Wayne Stamping and Assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and Wixom plant from 2/...

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built within the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. The manufacturer reported that owner notification would begin during September 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Dates of Manufacture: February - September 2000

Manufacturer Recall No.: 01S24

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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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