Is the 2006 Lincoln MKZ reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 2006 Lincoln MKZ have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

2006 Lincoln MKZ

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2006 Lincoln MKZ
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Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2006: 0 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2006	0
2007	259
2008	281
2009	114
2010	169
2011	145
2012	146
2013	109
2014	97
2015	80
2016	65
2017	139
2018	36
2019	21
2020	2

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2012-12-12Engineering analysisClosed 2014-06-12 Floor mat interference with accelerator
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2018-02-02Air bags16V384000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

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2018-02-14Air bags17V024000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas,...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

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2021-04-01Service brakes, hydraulic19V904000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary.

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2021-04-09Air bags21V158000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge.

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Lincoln MKZ — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 16V384000 · Air bags
Recall 17V024000 · Air bags
Recall 19V904000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 21V158000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Lincoln MKZ reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2006 Lincoln MKZ have?: 4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.