2003 Lincoln Zephyr

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2003 Lincoln Zephyr
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:16.934Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2003: 1 complaint 2003 1 2006: 229 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012
2003: 1 complaint 2003 1 2006: 229 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012
2003: 1 complaint 2003 1 2006: 229 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012

2003: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
20031
2006229
20073
20087
20090
20100
20111
20120

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

2003 Lincoln Zephyr. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle would not pick up speed, when driving up a hill. At times, the vehicle would then coast several feet.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-23

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2003 Lincoln Zephyr — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2003 Lincoln Zephyr reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lincoln Zephyr?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Lincoln Zephyr have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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