When the weather is 100 degrees or warmer the 1994 Lincoln Continental starts losing power while driving (no matter the speed, but moreso at lower speeds 35 m.p.h. or less)and then the motor dies. You then have to wait at least one half an hour for engine to cool down so the motor will start again. Could this be a vapor lock problem and is this a common problem with this year and model?

It is safe to drive but the car is running in too low a gear at high speed and this will result in greater engine wear and lower gas mileage.

You have a transmission problem.

check your fuse box to see if any are blown

It attaches like a speedo cable used too. It just has one bolt holding it clamped into the trans tail shaft, LH side, with a plug on it instead of a cable. If you jack the rear up high, you may not lose any trans fluid. either way, check trans fluid level when you're done and make sure the plastic gear is the same color (number of teeth).

Bad wheel sensor. Have the ODB codes read at your local auto parts store or repair garage to figure out which one.

There is a setting for the engine called a "cold start sequence". This is activated by a cold signal from the water temperature sensor. If this sensor is stuck on the HOT setting the engine will not go into the sequence.

Some engines have 2 sensors with one operating the dash gauges and the other working the engine controls.

Some can be changed when the engine is cold without much coolant loss others you would need to catch drainage.

1965 Lincoln Continental A new grille and parking lights are mounted as a single unit in the front fenders and the lines of the new front grille form one horizontal unit on the 1965 Lincoln Continental. The rear styling evolved into an uncluttered look with a clean sweep of metal framed by new ribbed taillights. Inside the interior scheme reflects attention to detail. Upholstery was available in new Moire fabric, new leathers and traditional wool broadcloth while carpets are molded door-to-door in one seamless piece.
The Continental was America's only 4-door convertible provides the interior space and comfort of the 4-door sedan with the ease and luxury of an automatic convertible. Along with its four center-opening doors and the largest rear passenger compartment of any convertible made. Convertible tops came in black, white, blue or tan.

1965 Lincoln Continental Production and Specifications Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production Continental Series 82 53A 4-dr Sedan - 6P $6,292 5,075 lbs 36,824 86 74A 4-dr Convertible - 6P $6,798 5,475 lbs 3,356
Chassis Data Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Front Tread Rear Tread Tires Continental 126 in 216.3 in 78.6 in - - 9.15 x 15
Vin Number Decoding - 1965 Lincoln Location: Stamped on the right inner fender apron under hood. First Symbol - Model Year 5 = 1965 Second Symbol - Assembly Plant Y = Wixom, MI. Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series 82 = Continental Sedan 86 = Continental Convertible Fifth Symbol - Engine N = 430 - V8 K = 430 - V8 Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence Starting at 400001 1965 Lincoln Options and Accessories Description Description Turbo-Drive Automatic Transmission 430 cid V8 Air Conditioner Heater Power Steering Dual Exhaust Vinyl Roof Power Trunk Lock Individually Adjustable Front Seats Visor Vanity Mirror Trip Ododmeter Transistorized Radio with Rear Speaker Undercoating Padded Instrument Panel Defroster 6-way Power Seats Power Radio Antenna Remote Control Outside Rearview Mirror Power Brakes Carpeting Windshield Washer Power Door Locks Automatic Headlight Dimmer Emergency Flasher AM/FM Push-button Radio Speed Control Movable Steering Wheel Special Leather Trim Tinted Glass Door Edge Guards Closed Crankcase Emission Reduction System Directed Power Differential Top of page Related Reading Like this article? You might also enjoy these related articles. 1963 Lincoln Continental
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start by having your battery checked just because there is some power in the battery doesn't always mean it is good there could be a dead cell in it and when you need a large demand of power it can't supply it

since n.j. is one of the staes that the weather varies i recommend that you get all around seasonal radials tires firestone, goodyear and wal-mart they have sale going on all the time. happy driving

A common problem in the continental (my 95 had the same problem). You can TRY to reset the error. The link below lists step by step instructions for the error reset. Best of luck.
Greg

http://www.synthetic-direct.ca/technical/reset_oil_service_light_lincoln.htm

fuses are located left side of instrument panel and under hood next to left fender.