2007 Lincoln Zephyr: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Lincoln Zephyr filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- Air bags: 3 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data 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.
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Zephyr has 48 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lincoln Zephyr?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Lincoln Zephyr?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Lincoln Zephyr from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.