2020 Lincoln Continental Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

19 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2020 Lincoln Continental come from 7 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. 17 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 5 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, MOTORCRAFT, VALVOLINE, PRESTONE and 3 other brands supply 9 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 105027.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

3 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2020 Lincoln Continental come from MOTORCRAFT.

Listed part numbers: MOTORCRAFT KM5490, MOTORCRAFT KM7215 and MOTORCRAFT KM7957.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

6 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 2020 Lincoln Continental, from FEL-PRO, DORMAN, ELRING and 2 other brands. 1 part fits every engine; the other 5 are engine-specific.

This group includes DORMAN 47450, ELRING 920410 and FEL-PRO 36119 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Coolant Pipe. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

MAHLE / CLEVITE supplies both parts for the 2020 Lincoln Continental.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE C33548 and MAHLE / CLEVITE C33547.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

5 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2020 Lincoln Continental, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 2 other brands. MOTORAD T57 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2020 Continental.

This group includes MOTORAD T57, CALORSTAT RC0150 and GATES 31549 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOTORAD 3043.

This table covers the intercoolers that cool turbo or supercharger charge air. Read more

4 Intercooler parts for the 2020 Lincoln Continental come from 4 brands — GPD, MOTORCRAFT, TECHPRO and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: GPD 2711417, MOTORCRAFT INTCO16 and TECHPRO FO3012118, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

11 Radiator parts for the 2020 Lincoln Continental come from 8 brands — AGILITY, MOTORCRAFT, UAC and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is AGILITY 8013651.

The Economy section: 2 options from GPD and TECHPRO. GPD 13651C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from AGILITY, KOYORAD, MOTORCRAFT and 1 other brand. A representative part number is AGILITY 8013651.

5 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOTORCRAFT RS531.

This table covers the petcocks used to drain the radiator. Read more

One part is listed for the 2020 Lincoln Continental — DORMAN 61145.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

7 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2020 Lincoln Continental, from MOTORCRAFT, DORMAN, SKP and 3 other brands. MOTORCRAFT RF332 carries the "Popular" badge. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Economy: 3 parts, from DORMAN, SKP and ULTRA-POWER. A representative part number is DORMAN 620193.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from MOTORCRAFT, TYC and UAC. MOTORCRAFT RF332 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: MOTORCRAFT RF332, DORMAN 620193 and SKP SK623930, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

MOTORCRAFT supplies the 8 Radiator Hose parts for the 2020 Lincoln Continental. MOTORCRAFT KM7159 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes MOTORCRAFT KM7159, MOTORCRAFT KM7160 and MOTORCRAFT KM5525 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the brackets that mount the Radiator Mount. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners. Read more

One part is listed for the 2020 Lincoln Continental — DORMAN 927842.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

9 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2020 Lincoln Continental come from 7 brands — GPD, VEMO, HOLSTEIN and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is GPD 1712551.

The Economy section: 4 options from GPD, HOLSTEIN, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. GPD 1712551 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from MOTORCRAFT, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WALKER PRODUCTS. A representative part number is MOTORCRAFT DY1309.

2 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: GPD 1712551, HOLSTEIN 2CTS0207 and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CTS303, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

30 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2020 Lincoln Continental, from MOTORAD, MOTORCRAFT, GATES and 5 other brands. MOTORAD 7354180 carries the "Popular" badge. Economy, Heavy Duty, Performance, Premium and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Standard Replacement alone accounts for 20 parts.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

15 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2020 Lincoln Continental come from 6 brands — FEL-PRO, MOTORCRAFT, APEX and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35991. 1 part fits every engine; the other 14 are engine-specific.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

9 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2020 Lincoln Continental, from MOTORCRAFT, MOTORAD, DORMAN and 3 other brands. DORMAN 9021088 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 9021088.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from MOTORCRAFT, MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand. MOTORCRAFT RH249 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include DORMAN 9021088, MOTORCRAFT RH249 and FOUR SEASONS 86282, among others listed above.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

18 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2020 Lincoln Continental, from US MOTOR WORKS, GATES, FVP and 8 other brands. US MOTOR WORKS US8141 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 7 parts, from US MOTOR WORKS, FVP, SKP and 1 other brand. A representative part number is US MOTOR WORKS US8141.

The Standard Replacement section: 11 options from GATES, MOTORCRAFT, GMB and 4 other brands. GATES 43186WT is listed in this group.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

10 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2020 Lincoln Continental come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, AJUSA, APEX and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35930.

This table covers the Water Pump Seal O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

One part is listed for the 2020 Lincoln Continental — FEL-PRO 36118.