The 2007 Lincoln Zephyr has 4 recalls, the most serious being a Takata airbag defect affecting both the driver and passenger side inflators, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The airbag issue covers both front inflators. The driver-side inflator can explode after prolonged exposure to heat and humidity, scattering sharp metal pieces toward the driver. The passenger-side inflator carries the same rupture risk and is particularly relevant for vehicles that have been registered or sold in high-humidity regions such as Florida, Texas, Hawaii, and several other southern states and U.S. territories where heat and moisture accelerate the propellant breakdown. Prior repair attempts on some of these vehicles did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple campaigns exist for what is essentially the same danger.
On the braking side, the anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit contains valves that can react with certain brake fluid formulations and fail to close fully. When this happens, the brake pedal travels farther toward the floor before the brakes engage, meaning the vehicle takes longer to stop than the driver expects, which raises the risk of a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode. This can happen when the propellant degrades after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with a new one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Brake fluid additives can react with valves in the ABS hydraulic control unit, preventing them from closing properly and affecting braking performance.
What the fix does
Dealer will flush brake system with DOT 4 fluid, install new reservoir cap, test the control unit, and replace it if a stuck valve is found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost. Ford will mail recall notices and notify owners when parts are available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost once parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
