2006 Lincoln Zephyr Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 5% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles.
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.
“The problem is re-occurring. When the weather goes below freezing ice builds up around the electronic throttle 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 experience that I must pull over and turn off the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10659656, filed 2014-11, 60,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10469198, filed 2012-08, 54,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10747096, filed 2015-08, 104,875 miles“In november of 2011, the car began to stutter and stall without warning. The engine light came on and the car instantly cut off. The PCM and ignition coils were replaced at the ford dealership. In july of 2013 while driving on the highway, the car began to stutter and it cut off. The car was taken back to the dealership and given the same diagnosis.”
NHTSA complaint #10532843, filed 2013-07, 77,000 miles“The PCM/ECM module went out on this vehicle without any warning. There were several TSB's issued by ford regarding this issue dating back to at least 2013 with absolutely no notification to owners whose lives are at risk (see list below). This module is the main computer, so all power was lost after the check engine light begun rapidly flashing non-stop and the vehicle was shaking aggressively on the highway while driving. To add insult to injury the repair is estimated at nearly $4000 because all sparks plugs, all ignition coils must be replaced along with the throttle body. …”
NHTSA complaint #11309572, filed 2020-02, 170,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10048099Aug 1, 2012Ford/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm fluctuation and hard starts or battery disconnect or dead battery…
- 10021271Mar 28, 2007Ignition diagnostics.
- 10019026Jan 1, 2006Dtc p1000 may not clear in high altitude conditions.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 11 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr
142 complaintsWheels
26 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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