Lincoln Zephyr years to avoid
More than twice the Zephyr's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Lincoln Zephyr years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Lincoln Zephyr complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lincoln Zephyr problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags153
- Wheels26
- Brakes13
- Body13
- Transmission12
- Engine12
- Electrical11
- Acceleration9
- Tires6
- Fuel system5
- Suspension3
- Steering3
Most reported problems on the Lincoln Zephyr
Lincoln Zephyr problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | - | 1 | Airbags | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 7 | Airbags | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 3 | Airbags | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 229 | Airbags | 82,000 | 4 | 9 | Avoid |
| 2003 | - | 1 | Transmission | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Lincoln Zephyr
What years of the Lincoln Zephyr should you avoid?
2006. It has more than twice the Lincoln Zephyr's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 229, mostly about airbags and wheels.
What is the best year for a used Lincoln Zephyr?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Lincoln Zephyr?
Airbags, with 153 complaints across all years, followed by wheels (26) and brakes (13).
How many recalls does the Lincoln Zephyr have?
5 recalls between 2003 and 2011. The 2010 model year has the most, with 4.
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