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.
Sell your 2000 Lincoln Continental for cash
The 2000 Lincoln Continental is a full-size car that came with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine. At 26 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
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2000 Lincoln Continental at a glance
| Body style | Large Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.6L 8-cyl |
| Transmissions | Automatic 4-spd |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,550 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 494 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 1 configuration |
| Age | 26 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
What affects its junk value
- Age: at 26 years old, most of a 2000 Continental's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
- Weight: as a full-size car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
- Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
- Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Continental. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
- Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 11,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.
2000 Lincoln Continental recalls
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2000 Lincoln Continental. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
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…
Risk: Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
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…
Risk: If the mechanism malfunctions and does not allow the webbing to be extracted, the lap and shoulder belt could not be worn by a vehicle occupant. In the event that the mechanism does not allow the alr mode to be engaged, the operator may be
Common 2000 Continental problems
Owners have filed 63 complaints about the 2000 Lincoln Continental with NHTSA. 6 reports involved a crash and 3 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 7 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Most-reported components
Typical mileage when problems were reported
- Air Bags11,000 mi
- Electrical System105,000 mi
- Power Train44,000 mi
- Suspension105,000 mi
- Suspension86,000 mi
- Visibility70,000 mi
2000 Lincoln Continental service bulletins
Manufacturers have filed 74 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2000 Lincoln Continental. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Most common bulletin topics
Recent bulletins
Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
Safety belt retraction speed. *tt
Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2000 Lincoln Continental.
Inadvertent side air bag deployment
On april 9, 2003, odi received from ford an owner letter and dealer notice, both dated march 2003.the owner letter states that ford will conduct a product improvement campaign of certain my 1999-2000 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with side air bags (all my 1999 vehicles and my 2000 vehicles manufactured prior t
Inadvertent side air bag deployment
There is no summary currently available
Other Lincoln Continental years
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Selling a 2000 Continental: questions
How much is a 2000 Lincoln Continental worth for junk?
It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Can I junk a 2000 Continental that doesn't run?
Yes. We buy 2000 Continentals that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Can I sell a 2000 Continental with open recalls?
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Lincoln Continental; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What paperwork do I need to sell my 2000 Continental?
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Before you sell
Sources
- EPA fuel economy data (specs and MPG)fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA recallsnhtsa.gov
- NHTSA complaints, service bulletins and investigationsnhtsa.gov
Data retrieved October 2026.
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