6 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Lincoln Zephyr, across model years 2006–2012. 3 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Lincoln dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Zephyr by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Lincoln Zephyr model years, the 2006 has the most recalls (5); the 2011 drew the most owner complaints (1).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Lincoln Zephyr model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | no data |
| 2007 | 4 | no data |
| 2008 | 4 | no data |
| 2009 | 4 | no data |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Ford is recalling 2012 Fusion vehicles with driver-side airbag inflators that may explode due to propellant degradation from humidity, heat, and temperature changes. Owners must have the inflator replaced free of charge by a dealer.
Ford recalls 2010 Fusion vehicles with potential brake valve issues that could increase crash risk. Free brake system flush and cap replacement available.
Ford is recalling 2014 Mustang vehicles with potential passenger air bag inflator explosions causing serious injury or death. Owners must stop driving until repair is done.
Ford is recalling 2012 Fusion vehicles with passenger air bag inflators that may rupture during crashes, causing serious injury or death. Owners must stop driving until repair is completed.
When the Lincoln Zephyr recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
We have 6 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Lincoln Zephyr, covering model years 2006–2012. The most recent was issued Oct 3, 2021 (Air Bags).
The 2006 Lincoln Zephyr has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Air Bags (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Equipment (1).
3 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Lincoln dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Lincoln to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Lincoln dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.