2006 Lincoln Zephyr Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 1% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 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.
“This car has a engine and transmission from a ford fusion, its shifting violently and is not safe. The transmission built for this vehicle is very poor craftsmanship and no recall was made. Several vehicles have been affected by the lack of quality control at ford.”
NHTSA complaint #10663041, filed 2014-12, 109,000 miles“While the vehicle was running, but parked, the A/C suddenly stopped working. Air continued to blow, but it was hot instead of cool. Diagnostic report says the acet sensor failed. Repair was declined due to cost ($550). Now, even without any climate controls engaged, the panel gets very hot when the car is running. If the seat A/C is engaged, it will work until the panel gets hot, then it won't work anymore. If the failed acet sensor is responsible for the overheating behind the climate control panel, it may be a safety issue and not just a comfort issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10347425, filed 2010-08, 53,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10483061, filed 2012-11Related service bulletins
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr
142 complaintsWheels
26 complaintsBrakes
13 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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