10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,675 miles

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problem #22

Nov 142016

Zephyr

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact received a recall notification for 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 dealer stated that the parts were unavailable and the manufacturer did not know when they would arrive. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Milton, WA, USA

problem #21

Mar 252016

Zephyr 6-cyl

  • miles
AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DRIVER SIDE, DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP, DRIVETRAIN SPINDLES, TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CAN YOU PLEASE PICK SOME SOMETHING I LIKE MY CAR I SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON IT HELP ME WITH IT CALL ME BACK AT [XXX] THE MOTOR NEEDS TO BE CHECKED OUT AT THE DEALERSHIP HAVE SOMEONE CHECK THE UNDERCARRIAGE THE DRIVETRAIN THE MOTOR EXTENSION THE SPINDLES THE AIRBAGS DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE RADIATOR NEEDS TO BE CHANGED EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE FIXED OVERHAUL A NEW MOTOR WOULD BE GOOD I GOT THE BEST LOOKING ZEPHR ON THE STREET. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #20

Jul 042016

Zephyr

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

problem #19

Jun 012016

Zephyr

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- East Alton, IL, USA

problem #18

Jun 012016

Zephyr

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

problem #17

Jul 152016

Zephyr

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #16

Jun 012016

Zephyr

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ocoee, FL, USA

problem #15

Jul 012016

Zephyr

  • miles
Takata recall I feel like I should have heard by now when the manufacturer is going to replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator in my vehicle" I have a Zephyr 2006 and it's 2017 and still no update on when they are going to replace the defective part. Why does it take so long" this is my complaint.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #14

Jul 012006

Zephyr

  • miles
Takata recall.. received letter of intent to replace airbag last year. Have not been contacted for repair.

- Emmett, ID, USA

problem #13

Jan 112017

Zephyr 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 03/02/17

- West Plains, MO, USA

problem #12

Jun 022016

Zephyr

  • miles
Takata recall!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Oakley, CA, USA

problem #11

Nov 172016

Zephyr 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 01/10/2017

- Oswego, IL, USA

problem #10

Jun 152016

Zephyr

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lodi, CA, USA

problem #9

Sep 012016

Zephyr

  • miles
Takata recall for passenger side airbag. The airbag light is illuminating on the dashboard now. I called dealership and they are telling me that the parts for the fix will not be available until next year sometime. This is unacceptable as this is a serious recall. I am afraid to drive my car.

- Holmdel, NJ, USA

problem #8

Jul 012016

Zephyr

  • miles
Takata recall passenger airbag may explode causing metal to fly and cause injury or death. This is my only mode of transportation with my children and I am concerned about them being in this car. We had a death due to this in my area with a Honda. I received the recall in July. There are still no remedies to this. I need this fixed or a rental until so.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #7

Jul 012016

Zephyr

  • miles
Takata recall I don't feel safe driving my 2006 Lincoln. I don't feel safe having a passenger. My car is in excellent condition with only 48000 mile on it. Even if I wanted to sell or trade in, would I be liable. I need to get this taken care of right away. Whom do I contact at takata?

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

problem #6

Oct 012013

Zephyr

  • miles
Car has a hard time accelerating/switching gears whole driving in city or on the hwy... causing the engine to buck. This has been ongoing since I've owned the car. At times my airbag light comes on...something to do with the sensors malfunctioning.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #5

Feb 092016

Zephyr

  • 59,600 miles
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 damaged or bent causing the sensor not to read. This is a defective and or inferior rail system.

- Arnold, MO, USA

problem #4

Aug 312015

Zephyr

  • 78,800 miles
While driving along at approx. 50 mph, with an adult passenger in the right front seat, the airbag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. It remains on permanently anytime the key is "on". it happened without warning on a smooth highway in good weather. The information screen did not give any further information, and the onboard computer diagnostics does not address the situation.

- Lebanon, TN, USA

problem #3

Mar 282013

Zephyr

  • 93,000 miles
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 fingers and a passenger sustained minor knee and shoulder injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and was not diagnosed for the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

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