2006 Lincoln Zephyr Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 3% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 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.
“Was traveling southbound on I-39 when tire blew out. Have had to replace tires several times and told by dealership and 2 auto service centers that the rims are so corroded they do not hold air properly and need to be replaced. All wheels have chrome flaking off. Car currently has less than 75k miles. In the 2.5 years I have owned it, probably have had to have the tires repaired/replaced 10-15 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10680041, filed 2015-01, 50,000 miles“Driving at approx 30mph my tire blew out after just replacing all 4 tires 3k miles before. Took the tire back to the merchant and they replaced it because I had a hazard protection plan with tires. Replaced all 4 tires in sept of 2014 due to normal wear and I have had to replace 3 tires due to tire coming off of the rim while driving and losing air pressure, slow leak that resulted in flat and a blowout while driving at 40mph and landed me into a ditch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10680821, filed 2015-02, 85,000 miles“Tires continually loosing air pressure. Mechanics showed flaking and cracking chrome plating on wheels that create air leakage path at bead/rim contact area. Damage to tires due to repeated loss of air pressure. Mechanics at belle tire say this is a very common problem with the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr wheels. Why no recall? Replacement wheels are approx $1,600!”
NHTSA complaint #10626723, filed 2014-08, 152,800 miles“One michelin energy s8 mxva p225/50 r17 tire was losing air on my 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The was visible side wall separation on the inside of the tire and also, 180 degrees on the outside. Dealer/michelin claimed is was result of hitting a pot hole. There was no other damage to vehicle. Defect was not covered by warranty. Had 20,000 miles at time of complaint. It is my understanding that other individuals had same issues with michelin tires....”
NHTSA complaint #10200351, filed 2007-08“The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr equipped with michelin energy tires, size p225/50/r17. While the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed that all four tires (original) needed to be replaced due to dry rotting. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who confirmed. The tires had not been replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000 and the current mileage was 20,320. Updated 03/16/11 updated 11/16/11”
NHTSA complaint #10362822, filed 2010-10, 20,000 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
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 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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