10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 33,286 miles
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There was a recall on the windows of our Lincoln Zephyr which were being scratched due to a bad fit into the door panels. Our local Lincoln remedied it by doing a 'technical bulletin' on the car. However, it is still doing it and the windows are so scratched you can barely see out of them. This has happened over time. It's my daughters car and I didn't realize how bad it was until I had to drive it. Our local Lincoln dealership suggested we file a complaint with Lincoln corporate but we have been unable to reach them. We paid to have the front drivers and passengers windows replaced just recently but then found out there was a recall for this problem.
- Merritt Island, FL, USA
When husband was driving the gas pedal stuck in the mat causing him to run off road causing damage to hood, fender, headlight, grill & left front wheel got damaged but since we only have liability it has forced us to drive it damaged. In motion, ran into woods
- Kingsland, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact stated that the dashboard was warped. The middle of the dashboard towards the windshield, where the defrost vents were located, were not fitting correctly. The contact also stated that a rubber piece was partially covering the vents. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Hilo, HI, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact noticed that there was crack in the dashboard and it was lifting up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
- Virginia Beach, VA, USA
The dash is warping and rising up in the center. This has been going on for years but is now to the point that it affects the defrost flow of air. This means the windshield is frequently fogging over, affecting visibility. I can no longer fully defrost my windshield. Lincoln has refused to fix it at their cost. They want around $5000 to replace it.
- Shelley, ID, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact stated that the dashboard was warped causing a separation from the console. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the rear driver's side door handle detached from the vehicle while attempting to open the door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. The VIN was not available.
- Essie, KY, USA
- Saint Louis, MO, USA