Review: 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Trim
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2006 Lincoln Zephyr
Canadian MSRP
$36,999
Key Specifications for 2006 Lincoln Zephyr
Fuel Economy
7.8 - 11.9 City/HWY
combined
Horsepower
221 hp
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
Gasoline
Torque
205 ft-lb
Seats
5
Buyer’s Guide
For 2006, Lincoln introduces a new midsize, five-passenger, front-wheel-drive sedan, the Zephyr. It’s a return to the grand old name Lincoln last used in 1942 (we can pretend the 1978 Ford Fairmont-based Mercury Zephyr didn’t happen).
The Zephyr is Lincoln’s version of the equally new-for-2006 Ford Fusion. It’s built on the company’s CD3 platform, which also forms the basis of the Mazda6, although the Zephyr has a longer wheelbase, wider tread, bigger brakes and larger dimensions. The sole engine choice is a 3.0-litre Duratec V6, mated to a six-speed electronic automatic transmission. The same engine is the top-of-the-line choice in the Fusion, which also offers a 2.3-litre four-cylinder the Lincoln does not. As does the Fusion, the Zephyr features four-wheel independent suspension.
The Zephyr comes in a single trim line, the V6 Luxury. Standard features include four-wheel ventilated discs with ABS, dual exhaust with chrome tips, keyless entry with remote and keypad, cruise control, traction assist, power windows, speed-sensitive wipers, automatic headlights, heated mirrors with puddle lamps, 17-inch aluminum wheels, genuine wood interior trim, six-CD/MP3 player, dual-zone electronic climate control, heated leather seats with ten-way power driver and passenger adjustment, 60/40 folding rear seat, leather-wrapped wheel, curtain airbags and auto-dimming mirror.
Available options include chrome aluminum wheels, TXH II Certified premium sound system, navigation system, heated/cooled perforated leather seats, power moonroof and high intensity discharge headlamps.
The Zephyr is a gamble for Lincoln: it’s nicely-sized, it has a lot of standard features, it’s well-built and it’s pleasant to drive. On the other hand, models shared with Ford have traditionally been hit-and-miss: the Navigator did well, the Aviator did not. If you spend that much for a Lincoln – it’s an $8,700 difference over the loaded V6 Fusion – you want it to be unique in the line-up. The target audience is younger, first-time luxury or first-time Lincoln buyers; the discontinuation of the LS’ V6 model may bring in those who need the lower buy-in that you can’t always get with a V8.
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Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2019-005
Recall date
2019-01-08
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
19S01
Units Affected:
300,898
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Safety Risk:
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger-front airbag inflator replaced.
Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Additional note: This recall supersedes recalls 2016-347 (Ford Safety Improvement Program 16S26), 2017-024 (Ford Recall 17S01) and 2018-035 (Ford Recall 18S01). Vehicles repaired under the previous recalls do not require repair under this recall.
Recall number
2017-024
Recall date
2017-01-12
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
17S01
Units Affected:
155,793
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Depending on the model, dealers will either replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator or airbag assembly. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional note: This recall is superseded by recall 2019005 (Ford Recall 19S01). Please see recall 2019005 for more information.
Recall number
2016-347
Recall date
2016-07-06
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
16S26
Units Affected:
5,867
Notification Type:
Superseded
Ford Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving passenger airbag inflators in certain vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain high humidity areas of the United States equipped with Takata airbags. Ford will replace the driver or passenger inflator on affected vehicles, depending on the vehicle involved. Owners who believe their vehicles may have been originally purchased or registered in the states of New Jersey, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands should contact a Ford dealer. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: This Safety Improvement Program is superseded by recall 2019005 (Ford Recall 19S01). Please see recall 2019005 for more information.
Recall number
2014-195
Recall date
2014-05-28
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14S07
Units Affected:
2,810
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
A safety defect may exist in Ford aftermarket all-weather floor mats sold as accessories or service replacement parts for 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The floor mats are secured by a single retention device, which could allow the driver's floor mat to move out of position and interfere with the accelerator pedal. If this occurs, the accelerator pedal could fail to return to idle. This could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace Ford aftermarket all-weather floor mats with an updated design having two retention devices.
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