Lincoln Continental
Ninth generation · 1995–2002 · 8 model years · 1 trim
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Photo: 2000 Lincoln Continental in Black Clearcoat, Front Left, 08-22-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2002 Lincoln Continental in Ivory Parchment, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1995-1997 Lincoln Continental -- 11-26-2011 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1996 Lincoln Continental 4.6L rear 9.11.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1998 Lincoln Continental in Ivory Pearlescent Clearcoat, Rear Left, 10-13-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2000 Lincoln Continental in Black Clearcoat, Front Left, 08-22-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Lincoln Continental in Ivory Parchment, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995-1997 Lincoln Continental -- 11-26-2011 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Lincoln Continental 4.6L rear 9.11.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Lincoln Continental in Ivory Pearlescent Clearcoat, Rear Left, 10-13-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | |||||||
| Base · Sedan | 4.6L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 15/23 (18) | $38,955 |
| 2001 | |||||||
| Base · Sedan | 4.6L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 15/23 (18) | $40,405 |
| 2000 | |||||||
| Base · Sedan | 4.6L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 15/23 (18) | $39,600 |
| 1999 | |||||||
| Base · Sedan | 4.6L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 15/23 (18) | $39,100 |
| 1998 | |||||||
| Base · Sedan | 4.6L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 15/22 (18) | $38,600 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| Base · Sedan | 4.6L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 15/23 (18) | $37,950 |
| 1996 | |||||||
| Base · Sedan | 4.6L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 15/23 (18) | $42,440 |
| 1995 | |||||||
| Base · Sedan | 4.6L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 15/23 (18) | $41,390 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2001 | 2 | — |
| 2000 | 4 | — |
| 1999 | 3 | — |
| 1998 | 2 | — |
| 1997 | 2 | — |
| 1996 | 3 | — |
| 1995 | 2 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.