not sure the car does not want to shift out of first gear after it gets hot. Thinking it is the speed sensor.
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located in the cylinder head
The transmission speed sensor on a 2000 Lincoln Continental is typically located on the transmission itself, usually mounted on the side or near the output shaft. It is often found near the transmission pan or the rear of the transmission assembly. You may need to lift the vehicle for better access, and it's advisable to consult a repair manual for specific details and diagrams.
The turbine speed sensor is located on the back of the fan hub facing the engine, and your 1999 Lincoln Continental. The speed sensor can be identified by the four electrical wires leading into it.
right above where the oil filter is located
on the transmission drivers side towards the rear
Which o2 sensor are you looking for? The rear located near gas tank?
The coolant temperature sensor on a 1997 Lincoln Continental is located on top of the engine, near the upper radiator hose. It constantly relays the engine's temperature to the computer.
Which one, there's aqmbient,coolantg and trans.
It is always located right after the manifold. It looks like a spark plug with a wire going to it.
It has a "transmission range sensor" which also functions as a neutral safety swich; it is located on transmission where the gear selector cable attaches (cable attaches to range sensor).
On a 1997 Lincoln Continental : The Mass Air Flow sensor is between the cone shaped engine air filter and the engine air intake tube . It is INSIDE a round shaped plastic housing