| Issue ID | 822146 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10360433 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | ZEPHYR |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 10/09/10 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 lincoln zephyr. 22k miles. All 4 rims corrode causing tires to loose air. Tire shop broke down tires and cleaned rims. Applied sealant around lip and remounted tires. Tire shop owner indicated he has cleaned and resealed a number of 2006 lincoln zephyr aluminum wheels. At 35k miles all 4 tires were replaced at lincoln dealer. Two weeks after new tires installed front driver side tire came off rim due to low air pressure. I complained to dealer that the tires are leaking air. Dealer acknowledged problem with rims and replaced tire free of charge. Dealer also indicated all four rims were cleaned and resealed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GREENSBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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