2007 Lincoln ZephyrProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2007 Lincoln Zephyr, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-024 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 10, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Lincoln Zephyr has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2007 Lincoln Zephyr recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

27%repaired · 2023 Q1

Driver side: inflator module

Recall 21V-158 · Mar 10, 2021 · 2,602,668 vehicles · 699,731 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

28%repaired · 2023 Q1

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Recall 19V-904 · Dec 18, 2019 · 600,166 vehicles · 166,504 repaired

Risk. If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

22%repaired · 2019 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 17V-024 · Jan 10, 2017 · 654,695 vehicles · 144,579 repaired

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

24%repaired · 2019 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 16V-384 · May 31, 2016 · 1,892,343 vehicles · 462,303 repaired

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Zephyr year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Zephyr median. How we score

'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Zephyr owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN JULY 2016, ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO. I HAVE CONTACTED LINCOLN AND THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED WITH NO RESULTSL WHEN I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER OR CALL THEM, THEY CONTINUALLY SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS. THIS VEHICLE IS OUR PRIMARY CAR AND ONE OF US IS ALWAYS IN THE…
Complaint 11089025 · Apr 19, 2018
TAKATA RECALL. A TIMELY SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN OFFERED. I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE OVER A YEAR AGO. IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THIS CAR AND ONLY RIGHT THAT A SOLUTION BE AVAILABLE.
Complaint 11041294 · Oct 30, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN ZEPHYR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.…
Complaint 10978537 · Apr 14, 2017

Own a 2007 Zephyr?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.