2006 Lincoln MKZ
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 259 |
| 2008 | 281 |
| 2009 | 114 |
| 2010 | 169 |
| 2011 | 144 |
| 2012 | 146 |
| 2013 | 108 |
| 2014 | 97 |
| 2015 | 75 |
| 2016 | 62 |
| 2017 | 130 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
No complaint components on file for this model year.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Floor mat interference with accelerator
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.
Campaign 16V384000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 17V024000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V904000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 21V158000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2006 Lincoln MKZ — pre-purchase inspection
- Verify recall 16V384000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V024000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V158000 (air bags) has been completed.
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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.