There have been 20 safety recalls for the Mercury Lynx. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mercury Lynx.
This could result in a limited degree of rocking motionof the drivers seat assembly upon acceleration or deceleration, which couldcause an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Ford Escort, 1986 Ford Escort, 1987 Ford Escort, 1985 Mercury Lynx, 1986 Mercury Lynx, 1987 Mercury Lynx |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: The forward outboard pedestal of the seat track of driver's seat may be susceptible to fatigue fracture. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Engine oil leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold couldresult in an engine compartment fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Ford Escort, 1985 Ford Escort, 1984 Ford EXP, 1984 Mercury Lynx, 1985 Mercury Lynx |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: External cracks above the number 3 cylinder (1984 models) or rocker arm cover gaskets splitting (1985 models) could allow oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Ford Aerostar, 1987 Ford Aerostar, 1986 Ford Bronco, 1987 Ford Bronco, 1986 Ford Bronco Ii, 1987 Ford Bronco Ii, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria, 1986 Ford Econoline, 1987 Ford Econoline, 1986 Ford Escort, 1987 Ford Escort, 1988 Ford Escort, 1986 Ford F100, 1987 Ford F100, 1986 Ford F150, 1987 Ford F150, 1986 Ford F250, 1987 Ford F250, 1986 Ford F350, 1987 Ford F350, 1986 Ford Mustang, 1987 Ford Mustang, 1986 Ford Ranger, 1987 Ford Ranger, 1986 Ford Taurus, 1987 Ford Taurus, 1986 Ford Thunderbird, 1987 Ford Thunderbird, 1986 Lincoln Continental, 1987 Lincoln Continental, 1986 Lincoln Mark Vii, 1987 Lincoln Mark Vii, 1988 Lincoln Mark Vii, 1986 Lincoln Town Car, 1987 Lincoln Town Car, 1988 Lincoln Town Car, 1986 Mercury Cougar, 1987 Mercury Cougar, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1986 Mercury Lynx, 1987 Mercury Lynx, 1986 Mercury Sable, 1987 Mercury Sable |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Wheel studs could fracture creating a risk of a wheelseparating with little forewarning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Ford Escort, 1987 Ford Tempo, 1987 Mercury Lynx |
| Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
| Recall Summary: Lug nuts could gall and possibly seize on the wheel studs without providing adequate clamping load on the wheels. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Ford Escort, 1983 Ford Escort, 1982 Mercury Lynx, 1983 Mercury Lynx |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR |
| Recall Summary: Rear seat belt retractors may allow twisted webbing to enter the retractor housing and jam the retractor. Consequence of defect: a jammed retractor would interfere with webbing retraction and withdrawal. This will discourage seat belt usage. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 13, 1989 | Seats | 1,375,500 |
| Jun. 12, 1989 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 481,049 |
| Sep. 4, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,600,000 |
| Apr. 27, 1987 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 350 |
| May. 21, 1985 | Seat Belts:rear | 515,000 |
| May. 1, 1985 | Vehicle Speed Control | 10,000 |
| Oct. 10, 1984 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 14,998 |
| Jul. 18, 1984 | Seats | 80,034 |
| Jun. 15, 1984 | Seats | 261,400 |
| Dec. 20, 1983 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 530,000 |
| Jun. 22, 1983 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 610,000 |
| Feb. 17, 1983 | Seat Belt | 245,000 |
| Sep. 16, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 2,800 |
| May. 11, 1982 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 113,000 |
| Jul. 22, 1981 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 112,000 |
| Jul. 7, 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 4,338 |
| Apr. 6, 1981 | Vehicle Speed Control | 21,000 |
| Nov. 4, 1980 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 11,500 |
| Oct. 15, 1980 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 7,000 |
| Oct. 3, 1980 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 27,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1987 Mercury Lynx | 3 |
| 1986 Mercury Lynx | 2 |
| 1985 Mercury Lynx | 3 |
| 1984 Mercury Lynx | 3 |
| 1983 Mercury Lynx | 4 |
| 1982 Mercury Lynx | 5 |
| 1981 Mercury Lynx | 10 |