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2006 Lincoln Zephyr repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (15%)

Chart based on 34 repairs.
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2006 Lincoln Zephyr repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Lincoln Zephyr

Engine not specified

Lincoln Zephyr in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

50000 mi

US $600
Strut replaced 

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2006 Lincoln Zephyr 4dr Sedan

221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

Lincoln Zephyr in West Virginia, United States
Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013

45000 mi

US $280
Replaced Broken drivers side front inside door handle. Also replaced window motor. 
Lincoln Zephyr in Michigan, United States
Feb 2013 - Dec 2016
May 2015

95000 mi

US $275
replaced lower controls on front wheels 
Dec 2016

114000 mi

US $100
Replaced struts and shocks 
Lincoln Zephyr in Michigan, United States
Sep 2014 - Dec 2015
Feb 2014

85000 mi

US $2000
Engine module was messed up and caused my car was unable to produce more than 25% engine power and rode very roughly. Engine coils melted due to this. Had to replace ECM and coils. Very time consuming repair. Ford Refused to help. 
Lincoln Zephyr in California, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

72000 mi

US $150
Driver-side door lock broke (lock cannot engage on that door) 
Lincoln Zephyr in New York, United States
Dec 2009 - Aug 2017
Dec 2009

21000 mi

US $500
Replaced power steering pump 
May 2010

33125 mi

US $720
Replaced rotors, new pads 
Dec 2010

37250 mi

US $590
Replaced power steering pump 
Jan 2013

49200 mi

US $325
Power steering high pressure hose replaced. 
May 2015

60000 mi

US $190
Multiple misfires on #4 cylinder. Replaced ignition module and spark plug. 
Jul 2015

60500 mi
Right rear brake making odd sound when stopping. Replaced both rear brake calipers (frozen), plus pads and rotors. 
Nov 2015

63000 mi
Transmission cooling lines leaking. 
Dec 2015

63000 mi

US $500
Replaced broken exhaust pipes. 
Jan 2017

60200 mi

US $250
Driver's (power) window will not go down. Replaced regulator. 
Lincoln Zephyr in California, United States
Jan 2010 - Nov 2012
Aug 2010

65000 mi

US $600
Air vent popped up on the top of the dash at the windshield. Trim was reglued and re attached with leather work too. Air vent pupped up on the top of the dash at the windshield Drive side door handle broke. 
Nov 2011

71000 mi
Problem: Missfire, hesitation, CEL. Diagnosis: PCM faliure Repair: New PCM, new spark plugs & ignition coils and reprogrammed TCM. Results: Car goes well, better MPG, smoother shifts and better acceleration too. Paid by car manufacturer!! 
Feb 2012

76300 mi
Problem: Missfire, hesitation, CEL. Diagnosis: PCM faliure. Repair: New PCM, new spark plugs & ignition coils and reprogrammed TCM. Results: Car goes well, better MPG, smoother shifts and better acceleration too. 
Lincoln Zephyr in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2009 - May 2017
Nov 2013

67300 mi

US $268
Could not exit car from inside drivers side front door. Replaced door handle assembly. 
Lincoln Zephyr in Florida, United States
Feb 2010 - Sep 2013
Mar 2010

52000 mi

US $80
Oil, Filter, tyre rot, etccc 
Oct 2011

78000 mi

US $400
Another regulator failed...2nd one in 6 months (different window), Unacceptable! 
Mar 2012

82000 mi

US $1200
Had to replace right axle,  upper and lower control arms and bearings 
Lincoln Zephyr in Texas, United States
Apr 2010 - Sep 2014
Mar 2011

52000 mi

US $65
replaced brake pads 
Apr 2011

54000 mi

US $50
One of the control arms had to be replaced. 
Sep 2012

95000 mi

US $641
Bad wheel bearing up front. 
May 2013

114700 mi

US $2100
The motor mounts broke off the timing cover and the engine fell on the transaxle. Had to replace all of it. 
Lincoln Zephyr in District of Columbia, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2013
Sep 2009

49000 mi
We bought the car used. The NAV system wasn't working. Was replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2012

80000 mi

US $75
As winter started, the front suspension started to squeak loudly over bumps. The auto service man said this was common for the MKZ. He replaced the grease, squeaks disappeared. 
Lincoln Zephyr in Washington, United States
Oct 2012 - Feb 2015
Aug 2013

91700 mi

US $35
Inside door handle broke 
Jan 2015

45800 mi

US $70
Changed dog bone lower motor mount 

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2006 Lincoln Zephyr Repair Histories

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