2006 Lincoln Zephyr Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2006
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 City / 28 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
221
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Vivian F
When pressing the unlock button at night on my key fob the dome lights turn on!
My Lincoln zephyr is extremely comfortable, heated and cooling seats. It has so many gadgets and it also gets up and goes. It takes a moment when gassing it for it to realize we are going fast, but once it picks up the pace the car gets up to 80 fairly quickly. Since purchasing the car I have called Ford to see if there is a airbag recall and shocker. There is. 2nd airbag recall since this car was made!
accountCircle Ashley J
Comfy ride and luxurious for the price point. Totally worth every penny spent.
It has a super comfy ride but when it breaks down the parts are expensive. I love the sunroof and the leather with warm and cold seats. There is lots of trunk space and fits large people and dogs. The headlights are very bright but if one goes out it costs a lot to replace due to having to take it to a dealership.
accountCircle gabby R
My car is very easy to drive and I love it a lot.
My car is very reliable. The only issues I have had with it is that it is rusting on the car and the rims so it lowers the air in my tires. Another issue is that its seat heaters went out for 7 months but then started working again. My throttle thing is broken, but it's an easy fix. I hate that it does not have an aux cord but had an aux button.
accountCircle Jane D
Windows going down and am afraid to drive.
The only thing I do not like about my car is the windows go down when they are not suppose to and then it happened in New York city where there were people standing over the car. I felt that the car was secure because it does have an alarm system but if the windows all go down when unexpected someone can easily get in my car and steal it.
accountCircle Paul L
To buy a vehicle and up with all maintenance the recommended by the manufacturer.
This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I have 226, 000 on the vehicle and it runs like it is brand new.
accountCircle Makayla T
I love that my Lincoln Zephyr has the heated and cooling seats
Other than the normal car repairs that every car has to have every once in a while, I have not really had any problems out of my car other than my rims. My rims are known for leaking air and I did not know this until I bought it. Other than that I love it! It's roomy, comfortable, and reliable.
accountCircle Randy W
Luxurious and elegant and has power like you wouldn't believe.
No problems with the vehicle a great ride and luxury on the inside so this would be a great vehicle for anybody I would never give this car up.
accountCircle Karen F
Reliability is awesome, low maintenance.
Very reliable, fully loaded, dashboard has become loose, thing it is due to sun exposure. Just had a recall on airbags. Still have great breaks on this car, gas mileage is not bad a all. Body of this car holds up well, just an all around great purchase.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sherry
The Good and bad of my Lincoln zephyr
I have a 2006 Lincoln zephyr and up until now it has been a great car. But now all I do is spend money on it. My motor has gone out on every window. Now I’m having issues with the inside and outside mirror lights staying on. I have had to replace the ignition switch. The list goes on and on. I’m so surprise that everyone is saying how great this car is. I wouldn’t never ever purchase another Lincoln. And my car really doesn’t have that many miles on it. It hasn’t held up well at all..So all I can say is good for all of y’all. I must have gotten a lemon
accountCircle Greg V
Rear-wheel drive with a V-8 motor. Has well over 200,000 miles on it and runs like a purring kitten. The motor isn't big enough to consider a larger cat.
It is a 1987 Continental. You were not offering the choices of anything older than a 2006. I already do not like you.
accountCircle Tracie W
Good body, Bad interior .
The car is falling apart inside. None of the door locks work electronically now. One door can only be opened from the outside. The dash is coming up and the headliner is falling down. It is very badly put together on the inside
accountCircle Monica M
Drives nicely. I like that you can control the radio from the steering wheel.
A/c quit this last summer because of a leak. Seat warmers work very well almost too well, and the seat coolers don't really work at all. Doors only manually lock with key even if you hit lock button.
accountCircle Taylor F
The good and bad of Lincoln zephyrs.
Overall I love this car I always have problems with the tires and rims due to the rims corroding. Very high maintenance I love my leather interior the sunroof the heated seats and the cooling seats. I also had to replace my computer module which I have read and did research and found out that a lot of Lincoln zephyrs have the same issues I do overall a really great car very reliable it just costs a lot of money to maintain a while driving car.
accountCircle Mike M
No way to connect an external device to the stock radio.
Likes: lots of modern features for a 2006. Cons: lots of age related issues (mechanical) because it is a 2006. The body has held up over time, no visible rust. The chrome on the chrome wheels is flaking off.
accountCircle Jim W
Try another car. . . Too many issues!
The mercury zephyr but does have a few issues. It does get good mileage. Only being produced one year parts are problematic. It relatively comfortable to drive and handles ok. Lincoln does not support this vehicle any longer so service is sketchy at best. The paint seems to fading although I do keep it washed and wax. For it age it does get me from point A to point B.

Lincoln Zephyr Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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4dr Sdn
221 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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2006 Lincoln Zephyr Owner Reviews

4.23
31 Reviews
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5 stars 52%
4 stars 26%
3 stars 19%
2 stars 0%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Paul L on May 5, 2021
To buy a vehicle and up with all maintenance the recommended by the manufacturer.
This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I have 226, 000 on the vehicle and it runs like it is brand new.
accountCircle Jim W on April 1, 2021
Try another car. . . Too many issues!
The mercury zephyr but does have a few issues. It does get good mileage. Only being produced one year parts are problematic. It relatively comfortable to drive and handles ok. Lincoln does not support this vehicle any longer so service is sketchy at best. The paint seems to fading although I do keep it washed and wax. For it age it does get me from point A to point B.
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Ranks #11 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2006 Lincoln Zephyr has an average owner rating of 4.48 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #4 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Lincoln Zephyr has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #4 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Is The 2006 Lincoln Zephyr A Good Car?

Yes an excellent vehicle I love this vehicle. And I will update to a newer version. It drives very smooth and everyone enjoys riding in my car.
A W.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Lincoln Zephyr?

It hasn't had any issues lately. I recently had a flat tire and that was about it. Or fix the a/c. I keep it well maintained.
A W.

Is The 2006 Lincoln Zephyr A Good Value?

As of now I am not sure. It was an older car. From 2006. So I purchased it from. A dealer about 6,000 dollars. Very good car for the value. Will. Purchase a newer version.
A W.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr transmission fluid type?

Answer: The recommended transmission fluid type on the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr is Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid. If You want to use other products, that is entirely possible. Some of the products that You can use...

What's the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr starter relay location?

Answer: The starter relay in a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr can be found in the main fuse panel that is located under the hood. You will be able to spot the relay by using the cover on it that labels what each fuse and relay...

What's the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr oil type?

Answer: You should use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 oil in the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, or an equivalent that meets Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. ThiS-TYPE of oil has been determined to provide the best possible fuel economy...

What are some of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr electrical problems?

Answer: The most common problems with the electrical system in a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr is due to a failed alternator. The alternator is driven by the accessory drive belt and keeps Your car running as well as charges the...

How do i reset the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr anti theft?

Answer: To deactivate the anti-theft system in the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr You must use the Remote Key Unlock device. Using the key to open the driver's door and then turn the ignition lever to the on spot. If it doesn't...
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Safety & Reliability

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