2006 Lincoln Zephyr Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  26%
• 25k–50k
  00%
• 50k–75k
  516%
• 75k–100k
  1342%
• 100k–150k
  516%
• 150k+
  619%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Lincoln Zephyr owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 ( Air bags) after the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

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!

The contact owned a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. The contact received notification NHTSA 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.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. While driving approximately 60 MPH, six vehicles lost control and created a chain reaction crash involving thirty vehicles. The contact's vehicle was impacted on all four sides. The frontal air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries and received medical attention the following day. The insurance company declared the vehicle destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard. The contact also mentioned that the frontal passenger side air bag was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) on August 30, 2018 by klaben Ford Lincoln (1089 w main street, kent, oh 44240). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 161,000.

In car accident on dec 12, 2019. Upon impact. Severe pain caused from air bag deployment. Myself and my son when both hit in the face. My car was completely totaled due to air bag deployment . My car was turned a little to the right to avoid full blown rear impact coming up over hill. Was on a city street and my steering wheel was broken in half. I am receiving recall on air bags 40 days after accident occurred. My car was a total loss. I have been driving a rental at cost to me for almost 6 weeks now.

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.

Takata inflators: re:--letter received from the Lincoln motor company dated March 2017 ***important safety recall***passenger frontal air bag inflator May rupture etc.-- safety recall notice 17s01 / NHTSA recall 17v-024 --the Lincoln motor co., has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in your vehicle, with VIN shown above. (problem) --- it has now been approx. 5 months since we received above referenced letter and although, we have contacted our local dealership on numerous occasions , there has not been a positive response as to when this recall will be consummated. (letter also stated) a ruptured inflator May result in metal fragments striking vehicle occupants, causing serious injury or death. …

Since 2 years ago Ford recalled these airbags and do nothing! I went to 2 dealers Lincoln in my area because I received letter from Ford stating that they will pay for a rental car up to 45$/day until this recalled car is done and none of dealers wanted to provide a rental car-both said that is not worthed and I will lose money if I rent. This car is dangerous and all of them turned me away.Ford send a letter stating that they will cover up to 45$ / a day for a rental.riverhead ny dealer said I have to rent through them w hertz a Ford vehicle to qualify for this rental or another car up to 30$/day max because Ford will not pay!!! I found this weird and went to second Lincoln dealer brigh bay Lincoln in bay shore ny. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle's wheels spun as if the vehicle were in neutral. The contact also stated that the vehicle backfired. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, waited a couple of seconds, restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but no failure code was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. In addition, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …

"Takata recall"..in July of 2016, I was notified that my vehicles Takata air bag was faulty and needed to be replaced. That was 16 months ago. It is very disturbing to know that if you have an accident, you May be seriously injured by metal fragments emitted from the device. Furthermore, I asked several Lincoln dealer employees, about the air bag recall situation, many replied that they are still waiting for something to be done for their vehicles airbags also. I am 84 years old, I have owned 4 Lincoln cars. It is irresponsible of your company to wait over a year (16 months in my case) to not remedy a potential mechanical hazard in your product. If you have an accident, you might survive it, but the air bag will likely kill you. …

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