Worst 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
WHEELS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 142 | 7 | — | 96,183 mi | |
| WHEELS | 25 | 1 | — | 75,669 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | — | — | 83,300 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | 1 | — | 106,674 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | 1 | — | 107,970 mi | |
| ENGINE | 9 | — | 1 | 116,043 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | — | — | 122,906 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | — | — | 108,669 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 | 2 | — | 58,250 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | — | — | 76,950 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 95,412 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 61,708 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 1 | — | 140,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 25 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 29,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 79,438 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | 53,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 144,250 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 109,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 104,875 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi |
Recalls for 2006 Lincoln Zephyr
16 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~36,981,888 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+ 6 more recalls
Other Lincoln Zephyr Years
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