2011 Lincoln Zephyr problems

General information about Lincoln-Zephyr
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list
Recalls list

The Lincoln-Zephyr is a line of luxury cars that was produced by the Lincoln division of Ford from 1936 until 1942. Bridging the gap between the Ford V8 DeLuxe and the Lincoln Model K (in both size and price), it expanded Lincoln to a second model line, competing against the Chrysler Airflow, LaSalle, and the Packard One-Twenty.

Following the discontinuation of the Model K after 1940, Lincoln shifted its production exclusively to the Lincoln-Zephyr design. After World War II, the Zephyr name was dropped, lasting through 1948. It was the basis of the first Lincoln Continental, Lincoln's longest-running nameplate. The model line was powered by a V12 engine, in contrast to its competitors' V8 and inline-8 engines.

The Lincoln-Zephyr was conceived by Edsel Ford and designed by Eugene Turenne Gregorie. It was assembled at the Lincoln Motor Company Plant in Detroit, Michigan.

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Common 2011 Lincoln Zephyr problems

The Lincoln Zephyr, produced between 2006 and 2007, has been reported to have several common issues based on owner complaints. Here are some of the most frequently mentioned problems:

Interior Issues: The 2006 Lincoln Zephyr has been reported to have a warped dashboard, which can be an annoyance for drivers. This problem is ranked first in terms of frequency, with 100% of complaints related to the interior.

Transmission Problems: The Zephyr has been reported to have issues with its transmission, such as slipping and hard shifting. This problem affects 61% of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyrs for which complaints have been filed.

Tire Pressure and Maintenance: Some Lincoln Zephyr owners have reported issues with maintaining tire pressure, with 22% of complaints related to this issue.

Engine and Electrical Problems: The Lincoln Zephyr has also been reported to have engine and electrical issues, although these are less common than the problems mentioned above. Engine problems affect 23% of the complaints filed, while electrical problems affect 18% of the complaints.

Wheel Problems: Wheel problems, such as the coil not firing, have been reported by 17% of the Lincoln Zephyr owners who have filed complaints.

Airbag Recall: A major recall affecting the Lincoln Zephyr (and other Lincoln models) involves defective airbag inflators manufactured by Takata. This recall affects 34 million+ vehicles across 24 brands, making it one of the largest and most dangerous recalls in automotive history.

It's important to note that while these issues have been reported by some Lincoln Zephyr owners, not every car of the same year, make, and model will experience these problems. Additionally, some issues may have been addressed through recalls or repairs, and not all cars will be affected equally. If you're considering purchasing a Lincoln Zephyr, it's a good idea to check the vehicle's history and have it inspected by a trusted mechanic to ensure that any known issues have been addressed.

2011 Lincoln Zephyr car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Lincoln Zephyr problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Air bags problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Lincoln Zephyr vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2011 Lincoln Zephyr complaints

The NHTSA has received 1 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Lincoln Zephyr.

2017-01-12

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2016-09-12
VIN: 3LNHM261X6R
Components: AIR BAGS
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN ZEPHYR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT MARK ROSEKIND OF NHTSA STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE.

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2011 Lincoln Zephyr recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2011 Lincoln Zephyr.

2021-03-10

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

2019-01-07

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Park It: 1
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of 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, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of 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." Ford is also recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other 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. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.

2016-05-31

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Park It: 1
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.