2006 Lincoln Zephyr Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr covers a four-door sedan in Base and Premium trims, powered by a 3.0L V6 of 181 cubic inches. Its cylinder heads carry dual overhead camshafts, and it breathes without a turbocharger while running on gasoline. The manual provides procedures, specifications and torque values for the V6 and its fuel, ignition and cooling systems, and extends them to the transmission, drivetrain, brakes, suspension and steering, with wiring diagrams for the electrical system.

Engines covered

• 3.0L V6 (181 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• Premium

Known issues on the 2006 Zephyr. Air bags dominate the 229 owner complaints on the 2006 Zephyr, with 142, followed by wheels at 26, structure at 13 and the electrical system and power train at 11 each; 9 complaints reported a crash, 8 an injury and 1 a fire. NHTSA lists 4 recalls. On certain 2006 Zephyr vehicles, the driver air bag inflator propellant could degrade after long exposure to heat and humidity, so the inflator might burst and throw metal fragments; dealers replaced it. Certain 2006 Zephyr vehicles could have ABS control unit valves that react with some brake fluid additives and fail to close fully, adding pedal travel. Brake and air bag procedures and diagnostics apply.