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2006 Lincoln Zephyr Brakes Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
6%of 229 total for the year
Median mileage
93,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 6% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Brake peddle goes to the floor after ABS is activated. In my case trying to stop in the snow. This is the second time this has happened. First time with 51318 miles, second with 62700 miles. The internet in full of people complaining about the anti-lock brake pump failing which causes the brake peddle to go to the floor. I have another to add to that list. With this being a $1000+ fix and seeing how many have had this problem it is understandable why we believe this should be a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11154882, filed 2018-11, 62,700 miles

“The traction control light comes on all the time. When you take off the car is gutless no power. Until you hit traction control off. Sometimes does it after. Bit. Someone almost hit me pulling out from the gas station last night again, due to no power! It also messes with the shifting due to the traction control ive put everything into my car. This is a huge problem due to the fact it can mess with the transmission and engine throwing off the timing. This should be recalled, ive seen many people complaining about the exact samething. …”

NHTSA complaint #11375706, filed 2020-11, 144,235 miles

“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. Also when I dropped off my car the air conditioner blower worked, I go to pick it up and turn it on and nothing, I call and ask and they tell me they only touched the steering wheel, I said to him then why was power cux to my vehicle? …”

NHTSA complaint #11609712, filed 2024-08

“I came to a stop on the side of a grocery storeand applied the brake before turning the car off. The next thing I k new the car was headed toward wall. The car hit the wall b with force that employed my air bag.and damaged the front of my car. This is not the only incident I have had with the brakes . I always try to drive a car length from the car in front of me for fear of the brakes malfuncting....”

NHTSA complaint #11394737, filed 2021-02

“Ford is recalling my vehicle under 19s54. Ford knows of 15 crashes related to this problem but the recall notice says the vehicle is safe to drive until the parts are available. How can the vehicle be safe to drive if ford knows of 15 crashes related to the issue? Ford should supply a rental car until they are able to fix the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11306683, filed 2020-02

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006136%

Other parts of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr

Air bags
142 complaintsWheels
26 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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