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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3LNHM26176R••••••2006 Lincoln ZEPHYR
That is about average for the 2006 Lincoln ZEPHYR — 15 complaints per build across 14 builds.
13on this build
212on the model
14builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 9Wheels 4Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsJul 2018
"takata recall". Brought vehicle in 7/18, was given written notice at that time of recall status. Made attempt the following month to have issue resolved at ford dealer in ithaca, ny, and was informed recall part not available until mid september. I asked before leaving to be…
WheelsMay 2012
The wheels have stopped holding air for any amount of time. Regardless of temperature, speed, mileage. Mechanics have reported that because of the flaking chrome wheels, they will not hold air correctly for any amount of time. Have paid over $20 on several occasions to have bead…
Service BrakesJan 2012
2006 lincoln zephyr. Consumer writes in regards to problem with brakes *tgw the consumer stated upon arriving at an intersection, he applied the brake, and the pedal nearly went to the floor, the ABS seemed to activate as he moved into the intersection. The consumer noticed the…
Air BagsJul 2016
The contact owns a 2006 lincoln zephyr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
Air BagsJul 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 lincoln zephyr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3LNHM26176R644828 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.