Find where the exhaust bolts up to the motor aka the exhaust manifold and follow it about a foot towards the back of the carand you'll see a stud sensor with an electrical connector threaded into the exhaust right before the catalytic converter on both sides of the exhaust and one right after the catalytic converter on each side ,so 4 in total.Hope this Helps
Which Sensors?
Ford usually has sensors inside the door on top of latch
According to the 1997 Lincoln Continental Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : ( 6.0 U.S. quarts / 5.7 liters of 5W-30 engine oil )
on all of the fords that I have owned they have been screwed into the exhudt manifold just before it goes into the converter
Yes , a 1997 Lincoln Continental is a front wheel drive vehicle
On a 1997 Lincoln Continental : If you mean air bags for the driver and front passenger ( YES )
On a 1997 Lincoln Continental : If the gas tank was empty ( 17.8 U.S. gallons )
A 1997 Lincoln Continental will use Mercon transmission fluid- AX4N Transmission
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 )
6qts of 5w-30
According to the 1997 Lincoln Continental Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : ( 5.7 liters / 6.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )
For a 1997 Lincoln Continental : firewall 1-----2-----3-----4 5-----6-----7-----8 front of vehicle
On a 1997 Lincoln Continental : The Gates website only lists one part number for the serpentine belt