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2006 Lincoln Zephyr
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2006 Lincoln Zephyr

The front-drive Zephyr sedan arrived for 2006, with secure, though not sporty handling. Ride quality is firm, supple, and controlled; but the turning circle is wide. The mid-sized Lincoln's interior is trimmed in leather and wood, with styling reminiscent of that of past Lincolns. For 2007, an all-wheel-drive version was introduced and the car was renamed MKZ. Stability control was added for 2009. A 2010 freshening saw improvements to the turning circle, better interior materials, and a quieter cabin. The ride is also more supple and controlled. Handling is remarkably responsive. A hybrid arrived in 2011, priced identically to the standard model.

Market value
$4,325
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2006
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Luxury midsized cars
Generation began
2006

Pricing

Current retail median
$4,325
Retail value range
$4,325 - $4,325
Original MSRP range
$28,995 - $28,995
Trade-in range
$1,385 - $1,385

Ratings

Road test score
77/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
20 MPG
EPA highway
28 MPG
EPA combined
23 MPG
Tested city
13 MPG
Tested highway
30 MPG
Tested overall
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,925
Cruising range
355 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3 sec
0-60 mph
8 sec
60-0 mph braking
136 ft
Avoidance speed
51.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
191 in
Width
72 in
Height
56 in
Wheelbase
107 in
Weight
3,555 lb
Maximum load
850 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
2 in
Front leg room
41.5 in
Rear head room
2 in
Rear leg room
29 in
Luggage
4+1+0

Brand context

About Lincoln

<p>Lincoln is Ford’s luxury brand, and most Lincoln models are fancier, quieter versions of existing Ford SUVs. The Lincoln Navigator, for example, is closely based on the Ford Expedition. The Lincoln Corsair, Nautilus, and Aviator make greater departures from their Ford siblings. Some models are available as hybrids or plug-in hybrids. Lincoln SUVs tend to come with standard leather seating surfaces, large screens, and generous sound deadening. That interior high-quality paired with lively powertrains have contributed to some models earning a Consumer Reports’ recommendation. Lincoln stopped building sedans when it discontinued the Continental and MKZ in 2020. As a brand, for new and used car reliability, road-test scores, and owner satisfaction ratings, Lincoln tends to be average. However, Lincoln's maintenance and repair costs are lower than almost all other brands.</p>

Vehicle ID: 2191 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026

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