Hi Marty. Welcome to the Ford Fusion Club.
I am replying because I don't want you to think you are being ignored. However, this forum is centered on the Ford Fusion, and to a lesser extent the Fusion's Lincoln MKZ and Mercury Milan cousins. It is not impossible (but unlikely) that you will be able to receive much advice on an electrical issue in a 1999 Continental.
Let us know how you make out though, and good luck.