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2006 Lincoln ZEPHYR Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	820744
Internal NHTSA #	10359193
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	LINCOLN
Model	ZEPHYR
Model Year	2006
File date	01/05/10
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2006 lincoln zephyr: transmission began failing at 35,000 miles. Extremely harsh shifting from second to third gear. No acceleration when driving uphill causes safety hazard as speed cannot be maintained. Extremely harsh shifting and sometimes unable to shift gears at all. Found a technical service bulletin pinpointing the problem to a main valve body defect. Ford/lincoln dealer is requesting a total transmission replacement which costs over $4,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	35000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ARLINGTON, VA
VIN pattern	3LNHM26106RXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	45
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2006 Lincoln ZEPHYR Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Lincoln ZEPHYR Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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