Zephyr
Lincoln Zephyr: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Lincoln-Zephyr
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,099–3,175 mm |
| Length | 5,144–5,334 mm |
| Height | 1,753 mm |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2006 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 1 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,803 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2006 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 142 | 2006 |
| Wheels | 26 | 2006 |
| Brakes | 13 | 2006 |
| Body and structure | 13 | 2006 |
| Engine and cooling | 12 | 2006 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 2006 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 11 | 2006 |
| Speed control and cruise | 9 | 2006 |
| Tyres | 6 | 2006 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 5 | 2006 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2006: 229 complaints, 9 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.