| Model year | 2006 |
| Make | Lincoln |
| Model | Zephyr |
| Style | Sedan |
| Base MSRP | $28,995 |
| As-tested MSRP | $33,375 |
| Drive type | Front-wheel |
| Engine type | Durotec 30 V6 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3.0 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 221 @ 6,250 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 205 @ 4,800 |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic |
| Suspension, front | Independent SLA with 24mm stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Multilink independent with 17mm bar |
| Steering type | rack & pinion |
| Tire brand | Michelin |
| Tire model | Radial XSE |
| Tire size, front | P225/50VR-17 |
| Tire size, rear | P225/50VR-17 |
| Brakes, front | Four-wheel disc ABS and EBD |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.8 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 7.6 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 11.3 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.73 @ 89.64 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31.45 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 124.68 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 64.4 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | N/A |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 42.6 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 75.2 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 69.1 |
| Acceleration comments | With traction off. The more wheelspin we could get, the better the times became. I don't know if there is any sound deadening in the Zephyr that's not in the Fusion (or intake/exhaust tuning) but it doesn't sound as "thrashy" and cheap under acceleration runs. |
| Braking rating | N/A |
| Braking comments | There's quite a lot of lift in the rear of the Zephyr under hard braking. Also observed some "skipping" and "hopping" in the full ABS stop with a noticeable amount of ABS pulsing in the pedal and I could also hear the telltale humming. First stop was not straight. (Noticed some brake fade during acceleration runs at the end of the quarter-mile.) |
| Handling rating | N/A |
| Handling comments | Traction off in "L." Not quite certain what gear I was in and even got an errant downshift on the exit, but what the Zephyr does best is manage the transitions from side-to-side. Somebody has done this test at Ford and it shows with the controlled body motions and willingness to oversteer ever so slightly. |
| Elevation (ft.) | Camarillo |
| Temperature (°F) | 56 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 5.0 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 20 City 28 Highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | N/A |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 11.9 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,403 pounds |
| Length (in.) | 190.5 inches |
| Width (in.) | 72.2 inches |
| Height (in.) | 57.2 inches |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 107.4 inches |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.3 inches |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 37 inches |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.7 inches |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.8 inches |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 15.8 cubic feet |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | N/A |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 1 years/12,000 miles |
| Front airbags | Yes |
| Side airbags | Driver and passenger |
| Head airbags | Curtain airbag for front and back |
| Antilock brakes | with EBD |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Traction assist |
| Traction control | N/A |
| Stability control | N/A |
| Rollover protection | N/A |
| Emergency assistance system | N/A |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Four star |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Four star |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Five star |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Four star |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Four star |
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