Interior lights stay on ater exiting car - 2000 Lincoln Continental

have you set the light switch to the courtesy light position , with the ignition on turn light switch so light is on then turn switch so light is off ,open door if light comes on that is the courtesy position if does not close door turn switch to the last position then open door light should be on close door light off,TURN IGN OFF EXIT AN LOCK VEHICLE INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL STAY ON FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN SLOWLY DIM .watch them before leaving

there is a dimmer switch to dim the dash lights. when you turn it all the way over it turns the interior lights on it is the same switch as your headlights.

This is normal for the shift indicator lift to stay on while the car is being exited. If you come back later, peek inside without opening the door and see if it is still glowing.

check the slidding door cantacts

Check for a faulty switch inside the door jam. If the switch is broken or pushed into the holder, it will not open the circuit thus the light will stay on. You may have to remove the bulb until you have time to replce the switch. Good luck

lighting control module if it has one.

Your car has a battery saver feature that shuts off interior lights if left on for over 30 minutes.

some of the wind star had bad wireing in the back. ive towed a bunch of the in for that and then towed them to the ford dealer to get fix.good luck

trace to switch (can't remember name, but it has to do with the timing of lights) and clean contactpoints. if not replace switch>

Try pushing in on the tailgate while the lights are on.

sounds like the door switch is not cutting out and would need replacement best to get it checked out at local mechanic or dealership