is it out or just clogged, if its out the pump should be attached to the washer bottle on the bottom, but check to see if its clogged first, take it apart.
as for as what, the motor, the wipers, the fluid container, what?
the sensor is located on the passenger side under the hood, look in between the bumper and the radiator all the way to the left, on top of the washer fluid container. the container is mounted to the front of the fender, you need a small hand gppd luck.
A 1997 Lincoln Continental will use Mercon transmission fluid- AX4N Transmission
You have to drop the whole transmission pan, then refill from the transmission dipstick
At bottom of washer fluid tank.
Low washer fluid or defective sensor in reservoir
According to the 1998 Lincoln Continental Owner Guide : ( DOT 3 brake fluid , meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the passenger side of the engine compartment between the Power Distribution Box and the front of the 2001 Lincoln LS
On a 1997 Lincoln Continental : The automatic transaxle ( transmission ) fluid level dipstick is in the engine compartment , near the brake fluid reservoir ( when looking from the front of the vehicle it is to the left )
electric fliud pump inside bottom of washer fluid tank pumps fluid through hoses to jets aimed at glass
DOT 3 brake fluid ( if DOT 3 is not available , DOT 4 can be used according to the 2002 Lincoln Continental Owner Guide )
According to the 1996 Lincoln Continental Owner Guide : Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid * the type used should be engraved in the automatic transmission fluid dipstick