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2001 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sdn 4.6L

Twin comfort front seats w/leather seating surfaces

6-way pwr driver/front passenger seats w/2-way lumbar adjustment

2-way adjustable front head restraints

Easy-entry/exit driver seat

Fold-down rear seat armrest-inc: dual cup holders

18oz Sussex floor carpeting 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, airbag, 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

Pwr 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 remote 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

Heated rear window defroster

Universal garage door opener

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 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

4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Brake shift interlock

Front & side airbags for driver & right front passenger

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

Body-colored body-side moldings

Front/rear bright fascia moldings

Keyless entry key pad on drivers door

Flexible polycarbonate grille

Complex reflector headlamps w/wrap around design-inc: automatic on when windshield wipers are activated

Complex reflector taillamps

Body-colored heated exterior mirrors-inc: tilt down when car is in reverse

Solar tinted glass

Variable intermittent windshield wipers

Air extractor for improved door-closing efforts

Triple door seals to reduce wind noise & guide water away from passengers

City 17/hwy 25 (4.6L engine/4-speed auto trans)

4.6L DOHC MPFI 32-valve V8 Intech engine

4-speed electronic automatic transmission w/OD

Front-wheel drive

3.56 axle ratio

All-speed electronic traction control

HD 78 amp/hr HD maintenance-free battery

125 amp alternator

Battery saver feature (turns off headlamps/interior lights)

Independent rear SLA air suspension w/automatic load leveling

P225/60R16 all-season SBR BSW tires

16" 10-spoke brushed aluminum wheels

Mini-spare tire w/16" x 4" steel wheel

Variable assist pwr steering

Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes

4-wheel anti-lock brakes (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-inc: valet key

  Lt Parchment Gold Metallic -- Light Parchment

  Lt Parchment Gold Metallic -- Medium Parchment

  Med Cypress Green Metallic -- Light Parchment

  Medium Charcoal Green Met -- Light Graphite

  Medium Charcoal Green Met -- Light Parchment

  Medium Charcoal Green Met -- Medium Parchment

  Medium Charcoal Green Met -- Deep Charcoal

  Autumn Red Metallic -- Light Graphite

  Autumn Red Metallic -- Light Parchment

  Autumn Red Metallic -- Medium Parchment

  Autumn Red Metallic -- Deep Charcoal

  Ivory Parchment -- Light Parchment

  Ivory Parchment -- Medium Parchment

  Pearl Blue Metallic -- Light Graphite

  Pearl Blue Metallic -- Light Parchment

  Pearl Blue Metallic -- Medium Parchment

  Pearl Blue Metallic -- Deep Charcoal

  Aqua Blue Metallic -- Light Graphite

  Aqua Blue Metallic -- Light Parchment

  Aqua Blue Metallic -- Medium Parchment

  Silver Frost Metallic -- Light Graphite

  Silver Frost Metallic -- Deep Charcoal

  Black -- Light Graphite

  Black -- Light Parchment

  Black -- Medium Parchment

  Black -- Deep Charcoal

  White Pearlescent Metallic -- Light Graphite

  White Pearlescent Metallic -- Light Parchment

  White Pearlescent Metallic -- Medium Parchment

  White Pearlescent Metallic -- Deep Charcoal

  Vibrant White -- Light Graphite

  Vibrant White -- Light Parchment

  Vibrant White -- Medium Parchment

  Vibrant White -- Deep Charcoal

Basic Years : 4

Basic Miles/km : 50,000

Drivetrain Years : 4

Drivetrain Miles/km : 50,000

Corrosion Years : 5

Corrosion Miles/km : Unlimited

Roadside Assistance Years : 4

Roadside Assistance Miles/km : 50,000

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