You may want to have the ignition coils checked by a free diagnostic retailer (Autozone, for example). One of my engine coils seems to go out every few months in my '98 Continental. They are real easy to replace and certainly not free but at $20-60 per coil they aren't as bad as some things to replace on a car. If it's not this I at least tried for ya buddy. Good luck!
turn the key the motor turns over but will not start
I had the same problem and found out it was the crank shaft sensor!
A faulty fuel relay can cause a 1999 Lincoln continental to stall. If the relay is not properly reading the fuel it will turn the car off.
Code PO412 for your Lincoln means that the engine is currently misfiring, could be due to the timing is off, poor fuel, if your running regular in there, stop!, start putting anything higher then 91 octane, so 91 and up, but i wouldn't go past 93, that's what i run in my 01 continental.
It isprobably not getting fuel or not getting spark.
I have the same problem i say its too old im throwing it away
It means check your transmission, why not start with the oil.
How can I start the engine on a Lincoln town car. I accidently caused the horn to keep blowing and I kept pushing buttons on the remote until it quit blowing. Then the anti theft lights were flashing on the dash and the engine would not start.
if you raise the vehicle and look in the front under the car, you should see it its probrably covered up by a protective plastic or something.Answertruckaccessorywholesale.com start here :) i found one for a 91 Lincoln continental for a good price!
transmission issues, but could be the starter also if you had a rough start.
When you are accelerating and your vehicle is sputtering, it is usually a misfire in the engine. Meaning one of your spark plugs or wires is malfunctioning. A simple tune up will fix this problem. Sputtering caused by a misfire is usually accompanied by a jerking of the vehicle when Idle. IF you are at a stop sign and you let go of the brakes, your vehicle will start jerking forward on its own without pressing the gas. try a tune up.
at the beginning of your day before you start your engine open the radiator cap or bottle, see if the fluid is at the max or full line, if it is then your good if not add until it gets to max or full, NEVER, NEVER open it this cap when engine is hot, EVER.