New 1998 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sdn
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| Vehicle Specifications | |
| Base MSRP: | $37,930.00 |
| Base Invoice: | $34,613.00 |
| Destination: | $670.00 |
| Engine/Fuel: | 4.6L/281 Gas V8 |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed Automatic w/OD, |
| Door/Body Style: | 4 Door Sedan |
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| MPG (City / Hwy): | 17 / 24 |
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification : | Large |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | 99V |
| Engine Type : | Gas V8 |
| Displacement : | 4.6L/281 |
| Fuel System : | MPFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : | 260 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM : | 270 @ 4500 |
| 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 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) : | 2.26 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : | 3.56 |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : | 17 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | 24 |
| 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) : | 2000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | 200 |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front : | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear : | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : | w/Coil springs |
| 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 |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code : | T23 |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | T23 |
| Front Tire Size : | P225/60VR16 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P225/60R16 |
| Spare Tire Size : | T125/80R16 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 16 x 7.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 16 x 7.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | 16 x 4 |
| Front Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| 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 |
| 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 (ft³) : | 18.9 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) : | 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 |
Features
| MECHANICAL |
|---|
| 4.6L DOHC 32-valve V8 InTech engine |
| 4-speed electronic automatic transaxle w/OD |
| "Home-safe" transaxle w/fail-safe function |
| Front-wheel drive |
| Brake shift interlock |
| All-speed electronic traction control |
| HD 78 amp/hr maintenance-free battery |
| 125 amp alternator |
| Battery saver feature (turns off headlamps/interior lights) |
| Rear air suspension w/automatic load leveling |
| Independent rear SLA suspension |
| P225/60R16 all-season SBR BSW tires |
| 16" aluminum directional wheels |
| Mini-spare tire w/16" x 4" steel wheel |
| Variable-assist pwr steering |
| Driver adjustable steering (low, normal, high) |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 20.0 gallon fuel tank |
| Dual exhaust w/bright exposed tips |
| Ergonomic key fobs for drivers 1 & 2-inc: encripted passive SecuriLOCK transceiver |
| Single key entry system |
| EXTERIOR |
| Front/rear 5-MPH bumpers |
| Body-colored body-side moldings |
| Front/rear bright fascia moldings |
| Keyless entry key pad |
| Striking design flexible polycarbonate grille |
| Unique high-tech complex reflector headlamps w/wrap-around design-inc: automatic on w/windshield wipers |
| Distinctive complex reflector taillamps |
| Body-colored sail-mounted heated outside rearview mirrors w/tilt down when car is in reverse |
| Solar tinted glass all around w/rear backlight tinting |
| Windshield wipers w/interval wiper control |
| Limousine front/rear doors w/flush glass |
| Air extractor for improved door-closing efforts |
| Triple door seals to reduce wind noise & guide water away from passengers |
| INTERIOR |
| Individual front seats w/leather seating surfaces, embroidered Lincoln star |
| 6-way pwr driver/front passenger seats w/2-way lumbar adjustment |
| Easy entry/exit driver seat |
| 4-way adjustable front headrests |
| Full-length floor console-inc: 2 front cupholders, center storage bin, powerpoint, real wood applique, floor mounted shifter (5-passenger) |
| Fold-down rear seat armrest-inc: dual cupholders |
| 18oz Sussex floor carpet w/driver footrest |
| Front/rear floor mats w/retainer system for driver mat |
| Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel |
| Virtual image instrument cluster w/analog gauges, dot matrix message center |
| Tachometer, speedometer, temp & fuel gauges |
| Warning indicators-inc: anti-lock brake, engine service, air bag, anti-theft, traction control active, brake, high beam, turn signals, seat belt, battery, low oil pressure |
| Delay accessory pwr for radio/closing windows |
| Pwr windows w/"express-down" driver window |
| Automatic locks w/remote/keyless entry, lock confirmation chirp |
| Smart Locks (prevent doors from locking when key is in ignition & car is turned off) |
| Automatic speed control w/tap-up/tap-down feature, backlit controls |
| Illuminated door/window/speed control switches |
| Automatic parking brake release |
| Automatic remote fuel door release |
| Locking trunk release |
| SecuriLOCK anti-theft alarm system-inc: LED indicator & engine immobilizer (sounds horn & flashes lights when doors/trunk are tampered with) |
| Message center allows selection & setting for one driver of steering effort, autolamp delay setting, panel lighting setting, express-down window, easy entry/exit, door lock chirp, automatic door locks, tilt-down outside mirrors, traction control |
| Electronic automatic climate control system w/sunload sensor |
| Rear seat air conditioning distribution (5-passenger only) |
| Rear seat heat ducts |
| Side window demisters |
| Heated rear window defroster |
| Air filtration system (removes dust/dirt/pollen from interior compartment) |
| High-level audio system-inc: AM/FM stereo/cassette w/electronically tuned radio, 2-front/2-rear door speakers |
| Real Birdseye Maple wood applique on instrument panel |
| Concealed antenna in rear backlight window |
| Stand-alone analog clock |
| 2 front center armrests w/internal storage |
| Large glovebox w/lockable storage |
| Driver/front passenger door map pockets |
| Electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass |
| Full-length integral door armrests |
| Overhead console-inc: map/courtesy lamps, tissue/sunglasses storage |
| Cloth-covered sunvisors w/lighted mirrors |
| Right front/dual rear retractable grab handles |
| Interior theater dimming |
| Extendable coat hooks |
| Autolamp w/variable time delay displayed in message center |
| Fully lined luggage compartment |
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS |
| City 17/hwy 24 (4.6L engine/4-speed auto trans) |
| SAFETY |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| Brake shift interlock |
| Driver & right front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system |
| Deluxe color-keyed front outboard lap/shoulder belts |
| Rear lap/shoulder belts for all 3 positions |
| Child tether anchorage in rear pkg tray |
| Child-proof rear door locks |
| Side impact door bolsters |
| Lincoln 24-hour help roadside assistance commitment |
Optional Extras
| Emission System |
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| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/ sold to California/Massachusetts/New York/ Connecticut dealers for registration out of state* |
| HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS |
| NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION |
| NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/ CONNECTICUT DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/ MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York Connecticut registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/ Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut location |
| STANDARD EMISSIONS |
| Engine |
| 4.6L DOHC 32-VALVE V8 INTECH ENGINE |
| NO OPTION KIND |
| PWR MOONROOF |
| FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET |
| PROGRAMMABLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER |
| ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER |
| HEATED SEATS |
| PORTABLE/CONVERTIBLE CELLULAR PHONE |
| 16" CHROME DOUBLE-WINDOW WHEELS |
| 16" HIGHLY-POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEELS |
| DRIVER SELECT SYSTEM |
| PERSONAL SECURITY PKG |
| RESCU PKG |
| JBL AUDIO SYSTEM |
| COMPACT DISC CHANGER |
| REGIONAL PROGRAM CODE |
| PRICED DORA |
| ** ALL PASSENGER CARS SOLD IN 1998 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ** |
| NO CHARGE HIGHLY-POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEELS |
| P.E.P. |
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG |
| Paint Type |
| EXTRA COST TRI-COAT PAINT |
| CLEARCOAT PAINT |
| Region |
| NATIONAL REGION |
| NEW YORK/CALIFORNIA/HAWAII REGION |
| Seat Type |
| INDIVIDUAL FRONT SEATS W/LEATHER SEATING SURFACES |
| TWIN COMFORT FRONT SEATS W/LEATHER SEATING SURFACES |
| Tires |
| P225/60VR16 BSW TIRES |
| P225/60R16 ALL-SEASON BSW TIRES |
| Transmission |
| 4-SPEED ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE W/OD |
Warranty and Incentives
| Warranty |
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Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles Drivetrain: 2 Years/24,000 Miles Corrosion: 5 Years/Unlimited Miles Roadside Assistance: 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
| Recall |
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 98V269 Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2,500 Summary: The fuel rail crossover hose was damaged during fuel rail assembly, allowing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in fire. Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail with a revised fuel rail assembly. Owner notification was to begin Nov. 16, 1998. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Dates of Manufacture: September - October 1998 Manufacturer Recall Number: 98S29 |