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2006 Lincoln Zephyr

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

91 reports with mileage · 138 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 142 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Wheels. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

9 crash reports1 fire reports8 injury reports

Air Bags complaints

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Mileage unknown · Jan 18, 2018
Air Bags

DEALERSHIP (HAWK FORD OF OAK LAWN) STILL DOES ALLOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL. THEY KEEP SAYING THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS. HAVE BEEN CALLING FOR OVER 6 MONTHS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.

NHTSA ODI #11063582

Mileage unknown · Jan 14, 2018
Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" RECEIVED A LETTER FROM LINCOLN INFORMING ME THAT MY PASSENGER AIRBAG COULD CAUSE BODILY HARM IF I HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND I'M NOT ALLOWED TO LET ANYONE RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN FIXED. THE FIRST LETTER WAS DATED IN JUNE 2016 SHOULD I BE COMPENSATED FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO USE MY CAR WITH PASSE…

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"TAKATA RECALL" RECEIVED A LETTER FROM LINCOLN INFORMING ME THAT MY PASSENGER AIRBAG COULD CAUSE BODILY HARM IF I HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND I'M NOT ALLOWED TO LET ANYONE RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN FIXED. THE FIRST LETTER WAS DATED IN JUNE 2016 SHOULD I BE COMPENSATED FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO USE MY CAR WITH PASSENGERS RIDING IN THE FRONT SEAT.

NHTSA ODI #11062724

Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 2018
Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO.…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY RECEIVED A POSTCARD FROM TK HOLDINGS, ALERTING HER THAT THEY FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11062475

23,000 miles · Jan 8, 2018
Air Bags

CAR PURCHASED 6/2016 FROM ALEX KARRAS L/M IN BRADENTON, FL. PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS ON RECALL. DEALER SAID WOULD REPAIR AS SOON AS GOT PARTS. I'VE CALLED EVERY 3 MONTHS AND GET SAME STORY. NO PARTS AVAILABLE. TODAY TAKATA ANNOUNCES MORE RECALLS. I DON'T KNOW WHY DEALER WILL NOT PROCESS THIS RECALL. PARTS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE SINCE I…

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CAR PURCHASED 6/2016 FROM ALEX KARRAS L/M IN BRADENTON, FL. PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS ON RECALL. DEALER SAID WOULD REPAIR AS SOON AS GOT PARTS. I'VE CALLED EVERY 3 MONTHS AND GET SAME STORY. NO PARTS AVAILABLE. TODAY TAKATA ANNOUNCES MORE RECALLS. I DON'T KNOW WHY DEALER WILL NOT PROCESS THIS RECALL. PARTS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE SINCE IT HAS BEEN 19 MONTHS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI #11061094

Mileage unknown · Dec 26, 2017
Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED BORMAN AUTOPLEX AT (575)…

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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED BORMAN AUTOPLEX AT (575) 525-4500 (470 W BOUTZ RD, LAS CRUCES, NM 88005) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11056666

Mileage unknown · Dec 26, 2017
Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL THE AIRBAGS COVERED IN THIS RECALL HAVE NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE BY THE LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY. THIS LEAVES MY CAR AT RISK WHICH LEAVES THE POSSIBILITY FOR INJURY OR DEATH IN THE FUTURE. THE DEADLINE FOR A CLAIM IN THE TAKATA BANKRUPTCY IS DECEMBER 27, 2017. ALL AFFECTED CARS SHOULD HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITY TO FILE…

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TAKATA RECALL THE AIRBAGS COVERED IN THIS RECALL HAVE NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE BY THE LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY. THIS LEAVES MY CAR AT RISK WHICH LEAVES THE POSSIBILITY FOR INJURY OR DEATH IN THE FUTURE. THE DEADLINE FOR A CLAIM IN THE TAKATA BANKRUPTCY IS DECEMBER 27, 2017. ALL AFFECTED CARS SHOULD HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITY TO FILE SUIT IN THE CASE OF DEATH OR INJURY. I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THAT THE TAKATA BANKRUPTCY HEARING BE POSTPONED UNTIL ALL AFFECTED CARS HAVE BEEN OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI #11056659

Mileage unknown · Dec 26, 2017
Air Bags

(TAKATA RECALL) MY AIRBAG LOGO LIGHT IS ON, IN MY DASHBOARD, IT'S DANGEROUS BECAUSE I DRIVE UBER AND I HAVE CUSTOMERS SITTING IN MY FRONT SEAT ALOT. I'VE BEEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP /LINCOLN AND THEY HAVEN'T RECEIVED INFO OR ANY PARTS TO FIX THE AIRBAG YET. BEEN DRIVING LIKE THIS FOR A FEW YEARS NOW AND BEEN JUST PATIEN…

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(TAKATA RECALL) MY AIRBAG LOGO LIGHT IS ON, IN MY DASHBOARD, IT'S DANGEROUS BECAUSE I DRIVE UBER AND I HAVE CUSTOMERS SITTING IN MY FRONT SEAT ALOT. I'VE BEEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP /LINCOLN AND THEY HAVEN'T RECEIVED INFO OR ANY PARTS TO FIX THE AIRBAG YET. BEEN DRIVING LIKE THIS FOR A FEW YEARS NOW AND BEEN JUST PATIENTLY WAITING.

NHTSA ODI #11056594

Mileage unknown · Dec 18, 2017
Air Bags

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO FUTURE FORD LINCOLN OF CONCORD 888-415-4242 AND THEY DID NOT FIX MY RECALL. THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AND COULD NOT DO IT

NHTSA ODI #11055413

Mileage unknown · Dec 14, 2017
Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL NO ONE SEEM TO BE ABLE TO REPLACE BEEN OVER A YEAR UNSAFE AS IF DRIVE A 8 YEAR OLD AND 15 YEAR OLD

NHTSA ODI #11054675

Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2017
Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. HERITAGE FORD (2075 EDSEL LN NW, C…

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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. HERITAGE FORD (2075 EDSEL LN NW, CORYDON, IN) CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11052829

Official recalls

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21V158000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Mar 10, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: 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.

19V904000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

Dec 18, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

17V024000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jan 10, 2017

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 recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: 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.

16V384000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

May 31, 2016

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, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.