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2006 Lincoln Zephyr recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | – |
| Equipment | 1 | – |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 10, 202121V158000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V158000
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| Dec 18, 201919V904000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/moduleIf the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V904000
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| Jan 10, 201717V024000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 17V024000
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| May 31, 201616V384000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 16V384000
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| May 29, 201414E028000 | EquipmentThe floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle… DetailsHide details for campaign 14E028000
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Owner complaints by component229
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 142 | 62 |
| Wheels | 26 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 6 |
| Structure | 13 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 5 |
| Power train | 11 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 4 |
| Engine | 9 | 4 |
| Tires | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 3 | 1 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“I tool my car in for a recall, they said they could not fix the recall cux it was too rusted. They said the wouldn't even put it on a lift cuz of the rust, however it was just on a lift a week ago at an auto shop.”
- Air bags
“The airbag sensor light is indicating a sensor needs replacement. I have replaced airbags on both the driver and passenger side due to recall. Diagnostics state it is the sensor, passenger side.”
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
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- 20104 recalls0 complaints
- 20094 recalls0 complaints
- 20084 recalls7 complaints
- 20074 recalls3 complaints
- 20064 recalls229 complaints
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2006 Lincoln Zephyr recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The most recent, 21V158000 (reported March 10, 2021), concerns air bags. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 142 complaints out of 229 filed with NHTSA (62%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Lincoln Zephyr?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
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