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2006 Lincoln Zephyr Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 229 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, most often about the air bags (62% of complaints, typically around 89,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Zephyr model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2006 Lincoln Zephyr problems
Air bags
142 complaints · 62%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles.
I received a recall letter in july 2016, called the dealer, airbags unavailable. Called the dealer again december 2016, same result. Received a postcard november, 2017. Contacted the dealer again, " I was told to wait until I received another letter from ford motor company in a brown envelope!!! I need action, now!…
The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, she was struck by another vehicle from the front and rear passenger sides, causing the contact to crash into a pole. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the chin, hands, and…
Wheels and tires
29 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: rim.
After having multiple flat tires - which I incorrectly attributed to bad luck - I discovered the problem was not my tires at all, but was instead, the chrome peeling on the inner rim of the wheels, which not only created an air leak from the seal not holding, but also damaged the very-expensive-to-replace tires. I…
Had a flat tire going down the highway. Didn't think much about it...it happens. Got a couple of new tires put on and a few months later it happens again. Ruining the $250 tire again. My mechanic says the chrome is peeling off my rims and that is what is causing me to lose air pressure in the tire,and that I should…
Body and structure
13 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Issue with weak, inadequate welds on a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. This issue is related to ford tsb 06-24-07, and involved the subframe of the vehicle. Since the subframe not only hold the engine and supporting parts, the area in question is also integral to the front suspension/steering. This is a safety hazard is a weld…
I have a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr and the dashboard has become terribly warped which has caused my window defroster to not operate properly. This is suppose to be a luxury car and the dashboard is an intricate part that houses the instrument panel. Lincoln/ford should recall these vehicles and fix the problem. So far the…
Brakes
13 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH in the snow the brake pedal was applied but was slow to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the…
Brake peddle goes to the floor after ABS is activated. In my case trying to stop in the snow. This is the second time this has happened. First time with 51318 miles, second with 62700 miles. The internet in full of people complaining about the anti-lock brake pump failing which causes the brake peddle to go to the…
Engine
12 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 111,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine.
This car has a engine and transmission from a ford fusion, its shifting violently and is not safe. The transmission built for this vehicle is very poor craftsmanship and no recall was made. Several vehicles have been affected by the lack of quality control at ford.
Side airbag. Vehicle has 113,000 miles. Vehicle starts to jerk when put into low gear and has done that more then once while contact was driving vehicle in lower gear. Contact called Lincoln and Lincoln stated no recall on vehicle. 1recalls associated with this VIN jun 01,2016 manufacturer recall [VIN] NHTSA recall…
Electrical
11 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles.
In november of 2011, the car began to stutter and stall without warning. The engine light came on and the car instantly cut off. The PCM and ignition coils were replaced at the ford dealership. In july of 2013 while driving on the highway, the car began to stutter and it cut off. The car was taken back to the…
Driving down interstate and check engine light started flashing and car lost power. Called dealer and they said the light was an engine malfunction. Stated not to drive it. Got it towed to repair shop. When they diagnosed car they stated the PCM module went out and was sending uninterrupted electricity to engine coils…
Transmission
11 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 110,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Car constantly speeds up and slows down during shifting process. It is unsafe because it happens on highways and streets it almost caused multiple accidents. I have been terrified to even drive this car. This happens every time the car is driven
This car has a engine and transmission from a ford fusion, its shifting violently and is not safe. The transmission built for this vehicle is very poor craftsmanship and no recall was made. Several vehicles have been affected by the lack of quality control at ford.
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 144,500 miles.
In car accident on dec 12, 2019. Upon impact. Severe pain caused from air bag deployment. Myself and my son when both hit in the face. My car was completely totaled due to air bag deployment . My car was turned a little to the right to avoid full blown rear impact coming up over hill. Was on a city street and my…
Air bag light came on. Had it diagnosed and fault according to code was b229015 fault ppt d1 to d3 rhs front sensor not reading properly need to replace inboard and outboard rhs front rails this vehicle has hardley ever had a front passenger in the front seat and there is no way that these rails should or could be…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Lincoln Zephyr recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on april 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and november 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s12.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 ranger, 2006-2012 fusion, lincoln zephyr, lincoln mkz, 2006-2011 mercury milan, 2007-2010 ford edge, and lincoln mkx vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with dot 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the hcu will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the hcu as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began april 1, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s54.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 ford fusion, mercury milan, lincoln zephyr and mkz vehicles. The valves within the ABS hydraulic control units (hcu) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing march 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s01.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2012 ford fusion and mustang and lincoln zephyr and mkz vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, ford is recalling certain 2009 ford ranger, edge, fusion and mustang, lincoln mkx, mkz and zephyr and mercury milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, ford is recalli
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s01.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 ford ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 ford fusion, mercury milan and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2007-2010 ford edge, lincoln mkx vehicles, 2005-2006 ford gt vehicles, and 2005-2011 ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 ford ranger, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles, 2006-2008 ford fusion, mercury milan and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2005-2006 ford gt vehicles and 2005-2008 ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana,
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (142 complaints, typically around 89,000 miles); wheels and tires (29 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); body and structure (13 complaints, typically around 63,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 10, 2021 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Lincoln Zephyr?
- It is the most complained-about Zephyr model year since 2000, with 229 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Lincoln Zephyr years
- 2006