general problems of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr

Seven problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr based on all problems reported for the 2006 Zephyr.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/21/2017

I haven't being able to drive my car since 2017 I have 3 different recalls on my car & I fear for my life because I have a toddler no buyout check or renter car have being provided for us by Ford 3 almost 4 years later I just want my buyout check it can't wait on Ford to fix my problem any longer my renter I did have was reported stolen because Ford would no longer pay which is putting me in the hole of 12000 dollars I didn't have to pay plus court fees & fines for a car that I don't want in the first place I'm am now asking for 100,000 dollars or more for my times & trouble problem & pain this has caused on my life I'm car less money less & everything waiting on Ford to respond please help my car being sitting for so long it don't even wanna start now I love Ford but do Ford love me. . .

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2015

Recently have had a trunk ajar msg on the instrument panel when the trunk lid is secure. At night after rolling up windows and locking the car the interiors lights are not shutting off(this has happen twice). Had to disconnect the battery. Upon letting the windows down today 8-7-15 found the seat had returned to the full front position -by its self. It had done this before after turning the engine off 3 or 4 times. Upon driving and coming home. The driver seat has not reset itself while driving so far. My main concern is the interior lights are not shutting off at present. Hope its linked to the trunk lid sensor or whatever it is. Have a service appt. . At fords 8-12-15.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/21/2013

The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, all of the instrument panel warning indicators began to illuminate continuously until the engine was turned off. In addition, the gear lever failed to shift into reverse until after several attempts were made by the contact. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2012

Im filing this complaint due to having issues with my 06 Lincoln Zephyr. While driving my passenger side air bag light turned on and in order to get the light to turn off I had to turn off my vehicle and restarted it but the light has not come back on since then. Im also having problems with my passenger side a/c seat climate control randomly turning off completely on its own. Im also having issues with my a/c blowing hot air and I was told it's a sensor deep in the dash that cost approximately $25. 00 but the labor is $500. 00 plus. I need to find out if there are any recalls for the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr v6 3. 0.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2012

2006 Lincoln Zephyr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle smells of fumes while driving the consumer also stated there was a smell of burning rubber and fire coming from under the vehicle, throughout the passenger cabin and through the cracks between the hood and fender wheel. He noticed the vehicle was knocking and running rough, so he turned it off. He then lifted the hood, and discovered smoke pouring out of the motor. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. An inspection revealed a bad coil went bad on the motor, which caused the engine roughness. The coil had melted severely. The repair shop informed the consumer, the coil would not connect with the computer. The repair shop informed the consumer, the dealership would need to program it. The dealer informed the consumer five more coil needed to be replaced as well as the computer.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2011

The problem is re-occuring. When the weather goes below freezing ice builds up around the electronic trottle body. The car will start and as the engine starts to heat up the ice starts to break up. As soon as I have taken the car past 25mph and I let off the gas the engine starts to stall out sending an error signal to the computer and the wrench light comes on. I must say that the problem is very random and does not always occur. I have learned from expirience that I must pull over and turn off the car. Turning off the car causes the computer to reset and the wrench light turns off and the car goes back to normal. I am upset because after I took the car to my local dealer they told me that nothing was wrong and that in order for them to fix the problem I would have to drive the car in with the wrench light still on. In reality, this means that I would have to drive with a fuel starved stalling engine to the dealership and I would have to keep the car running until somebody came to help. As soon as I turn off the car the problem no longer exists. I have read many other online posts and blogs from other Lincoln and Ford owners describing the same issue. I hope that Ford can ackowledge this problem. I am very frustrated.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2005

Brand new 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. Electric doors do not lock until a speed of 15-18 mph is reached. Ford's manual states: "doors lock at 12 mph". Dealer could not fix it. Contacted Ford. They consider it a "non issue" and closed the file. I find this a safety hazard since it takes a long time in busy commute traffic to gain this speed.


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