2008 Lincoln Zephyr Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 100%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Lincoln Zephyr, 100% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Takata recall. Received a recall notice july 2016. Contacted dealer on three separate occasions to remedy the situation to no avail. On my third call I was told the manufacturer was going out of business and there was nothing they could do until such time ford motor co. Comes up with a solution.”
NHTSA complaint #11048667, filed 2017-11, 83,000 miles“Takata recall: we purchased our 2008 Lincoln mkz in october, 2016. We were given notice of the recall at that time and promptly went to our local Lincoln dealer to register our vehicle. We were told we would be notified when the parts came in but we never heard from them. We called numerous times and were always given the same response. It has been over a year and nothing has been done.”
NHTSA complaint #11043212, filed 2017-11“Takata recall - I received a recall letter in july 2016. The letter stated we would be contacted when the parts are available. It is now october 2017. It has been over a year and we still have not been contacted. This is a huge safety issue. When can I expect a resolution?”
NHTSA complaint #11039834, filed 2017-10“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 08/04/17”
NHTSA complaint #10995356, filed 2017-06“2008 Lincoln Zephyr. Consumer writes in regards to passenger frontal airbag inflator safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11104389, filed 2018-07Related recalls
- 17V024000Jan 10, 2017DO NOT DRIVEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in…Covers: Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2009, 2012, Ford Mustang 2005–2009, 2012, Fusion 2006–2009, 2012 +6 more
- 16V384000May 31, 2016DO NOT DRIVEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ…Covers: Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2011, Ford Mustang 2005–2011, Fusion 2006–2011 +6 more
- 21V158000Mar 10, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge…Covers: Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2012, Ford Fusion 2006–2012, Lincoln MKZ 2006–2012 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10240415Jul 27, 2023Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module…
- 10209374Mar 28, 2022Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | 100% |
| 2006 | 142 | 62% |
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lincoln Zephyr
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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