2006 Lincoln Zephyr Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 4% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I was leaving my doctors on february 21,2019 I walked out to parking lot to start and it made a noise that I didn't recognize so it finally started after 3 attempts so when I got going it had rough it was fine when I left the house with it but on my way the check engine light came on so I decided to stop and have it checked the scan showed 3 cylinders 4 /5/6 misfiring so I replaced the coils and spark plugs but what caused the problem was it that the timing chain had jumped time causing the cylinders to misfire and also loose power it died in traffic twice on my way home causing a serious…”
NHTSA complaint #11182480, filed 2019-02, 142,345 miles“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“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 miles“Driving down interstate and check engine light started flashing and car lost power. Called dealer and they said the light was an engine malfunction. Stated not to drive it. Got it towed to repair shop. When they diagnosed car they stated the PCM module went out and was sending uninterrupted electricity to engine coils and surprised the car didn't start on fire. They also stated the PCM module was in its 13th design as they have had problems with this before and Lincoln had a technical service bulletin as it has been common.”
NHTSA complaint #10508157, filed 2013-04, 60,000 miles“Car has a hard time accelerating/switching gears whole driving in city or on the hwy... Causing the engine to buck. This has been ongoing since I've owned the car. At times my airbag light comes on. ..something to do with the sensors malfunctioning.”
NHTSA complaint #10896478, filed 2016-08Related 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…
- 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…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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