| Issue ID | 905992 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10446512 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | ZEPHYR |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 12/01/12 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 lincoln zephyr. Consumer writes in regards to problem with brakes *tgw the consumer stated upon arriving at an intersection, he applied the brake, and the pedal nearly went to the floor, the abs seemed to activate as he moved into the intersection. The consumer noticed the abs was in control, as he tried to brake. The mechanic checked the brake system, including the brake fluid level, which was normal. The mechanic took the vehicle for a test drive and noticed the brake pedal nearly went to the floor, after which the abs activated. The mechanic saw a heavy accumulation of ice/snow toward the inside section behind the right front wheel. The mechanic suggested letting the snow/ice thaw. Once it thawed, the braking system returned to normal. *jb updated 02/24/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | DENVER, PA |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM26176RXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| 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 | TOM MOSANO AUTO GROUP |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | READING |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 19607 |