(TAKATA RECALL) MY AIRBAG LOGO LIGHT IS ON, IN MY DASHBOARD, IT'S DANGEROUS BECAUSE I DRIVE UBER AND I HAVE CUSTOMERS SITTING IN MY FRONT SEAT ALOT. I'VE BEEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP /LINCOLN AND THEY HAVEN'T RECEIVED INFO OR ANY PARTS TO FIX THE AIRBAG YET. BEEN DRIVING LIKE THIS FOR A FEW YEARS NOW AND BEEN JUST PATIENTLY WAITING.
2006 lincoln Zephyr airbags problems
severe 138 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
138
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
TAKATA RECALL THE AIRBAGS COVERED IN THIS RECALL HAVE NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE BY THE LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY. THIS LEAVES MY CAR AT RISK WHICH LEAVES THE POSSIBILITY FOR INJURY OR DEATH IN THE FUTURE. THE DEADLINE FOR A CLAIM IN THE TAKATA BANKRUPTCY IS DECEMBER 27, 2017. ALL AFFECTED CARS SHOULD HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITY TO FILE SUIT IN THE CASE OF DEATH OR INJURY. I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THAT THE…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED BORMAN AUTOPLEX AT (575) 525-4500 (470 W BOUTZ RD, LAS CRUCES, NM 88005) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRME…
RECALL FOR AIR BAG INFLATOR. HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED AS OF YET
I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO FUTURE FORD LINCOLN OF CONCORD 888-415-4242 AND THEY DID NOT FIX MY RECALL. THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AND COULD NOT DO IT
TAKATA RECALL NO ONE SEEM TO BE ABLE TO REPLACE BEEN OVER A YEAR UNSAFE AS IF DRIVE A 8 YEAR OLD AND 15 YEAR OLD
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). 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. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAUREL FORD-LINCOLN (2018 MS-15, LAUREL, MS 39440, (601) 649-4511) AT LEAST FOUR TI…
TL* 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 RECALL REPAIR. HERITAGE FORD (2075 EDSEL LN NW, CORYDON, IN) CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL…
TAKATA RECALL - DEALER STATES REPAIR PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
TAKATA RECALL
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 lincoln Zephyr?
It's a meaningful issue. 138 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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