2000 Lincoln Continental technical service bulletins
74 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2000 Lincoln Continental.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Rattling or clunking noise from the front suspension under normal driving conditions
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes P0741 or P1744 stored...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Optional product improvement program - side air bag crash sensor replacement
- Rattling or clunking noise from the front suspension under normal driving conditions
- Erratic operation of the cool/warm function of the temperature control system - repair procedure for...
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Hesitation, buck or surge during a steady state operation at 40-60 mph (64-96 km/h)
- Some vehicles equipped with the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) will not cycle the ai...
- Some vehicles equipped with an AX4N/4F50N transaxle may exhibit a shudder during a 3-4 shift
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Subject regarding shudder while in reverse
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park
- Some vehicles may exhibit a park pullout clunk noise when shifting from park to another gear position
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation, stumble or stall during low speed parking maneuvers or after...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Concerns with vehicles equipped with a AX4N / 4F50N transaxle exhibiting a shudder during a 3-4 shift
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative keyless entry keypad, interior lights staying on or turning on by...
- This bulletin states that on some vehicles (including 2002 blackwood) a battery disconnect or parameter...
- Subject regarding AX4N transaxle diagnostic pint point test C3 error
- Some vehicles equipped with AX4N or 4F50N transaxle may exhibit a fluid leak from the main control cover area
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips
- Information regarding compass zone setting and calibration procedure contained in workshop manual is incorrect
- Some vehicles may exhibit fluid visible around the top front corner of the chain cover
- Some vehicles built 1/19/2000 through 2/11/2000 with AX4N transaxle may exhibit fluid visible around the...
- Vehicles built 1/19/2000 through 2/11/2000 with AX4N transaxle may exhibit fluid visible around the top...
- Vehicles may experience air conditioning inaccurate ambient temperature displayed- vehicles equipped with...
- Information regarding compass calibration procedure contained in the 2000 workshop manual
- Subject pertaining to seat trim repairs / replacements
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattling or clunking noise from the front end (front stabilizer link) under...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation/trailer hitch feel in the transmission operation during steady...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp illumination and multiple diagnostic trouble codes, mostly...
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Some vehicles built through october 18, 1999 may exhibit a hesitation / trailer hitch feel at 40 to 45 mph...
- For vehicles that require configuration of the electronic crash sensor moudle to settings other than the...
- On some vehicles the seat belt minder indicator will flash and the chime will sound if the vehicle is...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- This bulletin mentions that some vehicles with an AX4S or AX4N transaxles have a new redesigned park...
- Some vehicles built through october 18, 1999 may exhibit a hesitation / trailer hitch feel at 40 - 45 mph...
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings
- Some vehicles' electronic automatic temperature control may display an outside temperature value lower...
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Information on the redesigned park system in vehicles with AX4S transaxles
- Concerns with the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) may display an outside temperature value...
- Some AX4N transaxles will have a green prior to repair tag on the lower pan
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