| Issue ID | 611130 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10174976 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | ZEPHYR |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 18/01/06 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased linc zepher in jan 2006, auto has been serviced 4 or 5 times to repair/replace the cooled/heated sets. The unit never ran for more than 30 minutes and when down from there to 15 min then 5 min then not at all. Dealer replaced all parts relating to this unit but system will function on for 30 minutes now at full capacity then for the next 30 minutes run at a diminished capacity then after 60 minutes in total does not function. Service rep. States this is normal operation of this equipment it overheats and will not work. Even though the zepher sales information states on page 10. - "the 3 cool settings join 3 heat settings to keep you comfortable all day - and all night" |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HUNTINGTON, NY |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM261X6RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 18/01/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | COUNTRY LINCOLN MERCURY |
| Dealer's telephone number | 6312716800 |
| Dealer's city | HUNTINGTON STATION |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 11746 |