It's probably easier taking the oil filter off then be careful disconnecting the wire plug and either a socket or wrench unscrew the sensor, it's a real pain because very little room to work, good luck.
Down by the oil filter.
press the reset button
According to the 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : ( 6.0 U.S. quarts / 5.7 litres of engine oil )
Push and hold the rest set. Button
Remove transmission oil pan if no drain plug
the sensor is located next to the oil filter on the oil filter casting.
right above where the oil filter is located
blue
According to the various models Owner Guides : With engine oil filter change : 1997 Lincoln Continental ( 5.7 liters ) 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII ( 5.7 liters ) 1997 Lincoln Town Car ( 4.7 liters )
NO.An oil change will not harm the sensor.
According to the ( 1998 ) Lincoln Mark VIII Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 4.6L V8 engine takes ( 6.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )
Up where the oil filter is located.