Lincoln Zephyr recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 240 owner complaints for the Lincoln Zephyr (model years 2003, 2006–2012). The most reported problem area is air bags (153 complaints), followed by wheels (26 complaints). The 2010 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 229 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lincoln Zephyr model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 153 | 4 of 8 | |
| Wheels | 26 | 1 of 8 | |
| Structure | 13 | 1 of 8 | |
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 of 8 | |
| Power train | 11 | 1 of 8 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V158000 | Mar 10, 2021 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2006–2012 | 2,602,668 |
| 19V904000 | Dec 18, 2019 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2006–2010 | 600,166 |
| 19V001000 | Jan 7, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2012 | 782,384 |
| 17V024000 | Jan 10, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2006–2009, 2012 | 654,695 |
| 16V384000 | May 31, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2006–2011 | 1,892,343 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 9 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 12 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.