The airbag sensor light is indicating a sensor needs replacement. I have replaced airbags on both the driver and passenger side due to recall. Diagnostics state it is the sensor, passenger side. I have attempted to have repaired, and after 5 weeks and 4 mechanics, no one can seem to get the new sensor to connect to the system and work properly. I did not have a vehicle for weeks! PLEASE HELP!
2006 Lincoln Zephyr airbags problems
142 complaints (62% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 89,000. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 142
- of this car's complaints
- 62%
- typical mileage
- 89,000
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Lincoln Zephyr airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
Recall number 21V158000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Recall number 17V024000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Recall number 16V384000 · Recall details
What 2006 Lincoln Zephyr owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and making a turn, an unknown truck crashed head-on into the vehicle. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be driven after the crash. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to his tongue and neck but medical attention was not provided. There were no reported fire or air bag deployments. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted.The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V158000 ( Air bags) after the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owned a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact received notification the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as he no longer owns the vehicle. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
on May 17, 2021 I was involved in a wreck which the airbags did not deploy after impact. There is a police report and an insurance claim pending on the wreck.
I have an email saying my car has a possible driver air bag defect.give more information please
I came to a stop on the side of a grocery storeand applied the brake before turning the car off. The next thing I k new the car was headed toward wall. The car hit the wall b with force that employed my air bag.and damaged the front of my car. This is not the only incident I have had with the brakes . I always try to drive a car length from the car in front of me for fear of the brakes malfuncting....
I have an airbag light that comes on in this car, there is supposed to be extended coverage from when they replaced it the first time under warranty for 1st recall, dealer trying to say I might have to pay to diag it because it could be unrelated, but also I just read an article dated 1/22/2021 stating there is another airbag recall for 2006 zepyhr but my VIN isnt showing up. Https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35283747/ford-airbag-recall-3-million/
I haven't being able to drive my car since 2017 I have 3 different recalls on my car & I fear for my life because I have a toddler no buyout check or renter car have being provided for us by ford 3 almost 4 years later I just want my buyout check it can't wait on ford to fix my problem any longer my renter I did have was reported stolen because ford would no longer pay which is putting me in the hole of 12000 dollars I didn't have to pay plus court fees & fines for a car that I don't want in the first place I'm am now asking for 100,000 dollars or more for my times & trouble problem & pain this has caused on my life I'm car less money less & everything waiting on ford to respond please help my car being sitting for so long it don't even wanna start now I love ford but do ford love me...
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln zephyr. The contact stated that the air bags warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to joe machens ford located at 1911 w worley st, columbia, mo 65203, (573) 445-4411, where the dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v001000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,426.
Got recall letter. Affraid to drive vehicle with airbag that kills. Dealer dont have part. Need s loaner till car is fixed but ford policy is loaner only during actual repair is done not while waiting for parts to arrive. What if accident happens b4 parts gets here.
Questions about the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr airbags
Does the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 142 complaints about the airbags of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 62% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2006 Lincoln Zephyr airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 89,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr airbags?
Yes, 3 recalls: 21V158000, 17V024000, 16V384000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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