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2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seats Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 229 total for the year
Median mileage
79,438miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 1% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,438 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.

“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

“Purchased linc zepher in jan 2006, auto has been serviced 4 or 5 times to repair/replace the cooled/heated sets. The unit never ran for more than 30 minutes and when down from there to 15 min then 5 min then not at all. Dealer replaced all parts relating to this unit but system will function on for 30 minutes now at full capacity then for the next 30 minutes run at a diminished capacity then after 60 minutes in total does not function. Service rep. States this is normal operation of this equipment it overheats and will not work. Even though the zepher sales information states on page 10. …”

NHTSA complaint #10174976, filed 2006-12

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200631%

Other parts of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr

Air bags
142 complaints
Wheels
26 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Engine cooling
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology