1958–1960 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

7.5L V8•RWD•gas•MEL

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$9,231 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,846/yr · 150¢/mile equivalent

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MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

561 jobs across 18 categories

body (42)

brakes (41)

cooling (22)

drivetrain (36)

electrical (77)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (66)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (9)

hvac (23)

ignition (16)

interior (24)

maintenance (33)

misc (2)

steering (26)

suspension (54)

transmission (44)

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body · 42

brakes · 41

cooling · 22

drivetrain · 36

electrical · 77

emissions · 1

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engine · 66

exhaust · 25

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 9

hvac · 23

ignition · 16

interior · 24

maintenance · 33

misc · 2

steering · 26

suspension · 54

transmission · 44

Units

139 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (17)

electrical (12)

engine (38)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (4)

suspension (15)

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33 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (33)

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1958-1960

12″

Driver side

12″

Passenger side

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📝 Mark III-V era. Sedan body style, no rear wiper. Larger windshield than 1955-57.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

12″Bosch ICON 12A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30112 · ANCO 31-12Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Wiper blades

Mark III-V era. Sedan body style, no rear wiper. Larger windshield than 1955-57.

Driver side

12in

Passenger side

12in

Attachment

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12″ fits: Bosch ICON 12A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30112 · ANCO 31-12

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1958–1960 Lincoln Continental 7.5L V8 and can vary by trim.

🔧 Database maintained under the daily editorial review of Chris Hackleman · Master Technician · 20+ years and Jeff Moore · Master Lexus & Toyota Mechanic · 20+ years.

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