2000 Lincoln Continental

US · Large Cars

The 2000 Lincoln Continental is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 4.6L 8-cylinder (4.6W)
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

4.6L 8-cylinder (4.6W)

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

18 MPG US (13.1 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

AUTOMATIC

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

Market: US·Switch units anytime to convert horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and dimensions.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	4.6L 8-cylinder (4.6W)
Displacement	4.6 L
Cylinders	8
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	4
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway	23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

4.6L · FWD · 4-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 19, 2026.

16E026000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to…
Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
Reported April 1, 2016. View on NHTSA
03V144000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY AS A RESULT OF UNDERBODY IMPACTS NEAR THE SENSORS, SUCH AS THOSE OCCURRING FROM PIECES OF GRAVEL OR DEBRIS THROWN FROM THE WHEELS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED AT MODERATE TO HIGH SPEED OR BEING ACCELERATED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE AIR BAG SENSORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2003. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LINCOLN AT 1-800-521-4140.
Reported April 9, 2003. View on NHTSA
01V258000: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST…
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN…
Reported August 8, 2001. View on NHTSA
99V250000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE A PIN SHAFT IN THE SWITCHABLE ELR/ALR MECHANISM THAT IS INCORRECTLY FORMED. IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE SWITCHING MECHANISM COULD BECOME NONFUNCTIONAL, PREVENTING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING FROM BEING EXTRACTED FROM THE RETRACTOR. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT MALFUNCTION OF THE MECHANISM COULD PREVENT THE BELT FROM BEING…
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLIES. ASSEMBLIES WITH JULIAN DATE CODES OF 200 THROUGH 223 ARE SUSPECT AND WILL BE REPLACED.
Reported September 20, 1999. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 19, 2026

Data verified: October 19, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

1999 Lincoln Continental
Gasoline
4.6L 8-cylinder · FWD
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
2001 Lincoln Continental
Gasoline
4.6L 8-cylinder (4.6W) · FWD
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2000 Lincoln Continental have?

4.6L 8-cylinder (4.6W). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2000 Lincoln Continental?

Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2000 Lincoln Continental front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2000 Lincoln Continental?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 19, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.