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1982 MERCURY LYNX

5 recalls, 5 complaints - 4 TSBs

85V067000 May 21, 1985
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Remedy
A CLIP WILL BE INSERTED INTO THE RETRACTOR HOUSING WEBBING TO PREVENT JAMMING.
515,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
84V071000 Jun 15, 1984
SEATS
Defect Description
SEAT FRAME STRUCTURE COULD SEVER FRONT SEAT BELTS IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DEPENDING ON FORCE OF IMPACT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A MOLDED SPACER BETWEEN REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND LOWER DECORATIVE PLASTIC COVER.
261,400 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
83V063000 Jun 22, 1983
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
DOOR LOCK PILLARS COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS FROM NORMAL USAGE OF DOOR, AT THE POINT WHERE DOOR LATCH STRIKER REINFORCEMENTS ARE ATTACHED.
Remedy
ANY DAMAGED LOCK PILLARS WILL BE REPAIRED AND REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE DOOR LATCH STRIKER AND LOCK PILLARS.
610,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
83V013000 Feb 17, 1983
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
THE PORTION OF THE ROOF ABOVE FRAME (RAIL) TO WHICH THE SHOULDER BELT IS ANCHORED MAY HAVE A SLOT THAT CAN COMPROMISE THE STRENGTH OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE LOADS. (THE SUSPECT AREA IS NOT VISIBLE.) CONSEQUENTLY, SOME VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL MAY NOT MEET THE 3000 POUN... Read more
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REINFORCE THE ROOF RAIL INNER PANEL SURROUNDING THE DRAINAGE HOLE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
245,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
82V045000 May 11, 1982
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Defect Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, A THERMAL LIMITER IN THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR CIRCUIT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED. IF THE BLOWER MOTOR BECOMES JAMMED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS OPERATING IN THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED, THE RESISTOR COILS CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING MELTING AND PO... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RESISTOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
113,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH2
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 9, 1996
COOLING FAN RUNS CONTINOUSLY. *SD
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 9, 1996
STEERING IS HARD. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 9, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH SMOKED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH May 16, 1996
UPON TURNING ON IGNITION SMOKE STARTED COMING UP FROM UNDER STEERING COLUMN. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
REAR STRUT UNIBODY TOP SUPPOTS RUSTED, CAUSING REAR WHEELS TO FALL INWARD INTO CAR, DISABLING VEHICLE. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1982 MERCURY LYNX

4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
9562 Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
9503011 Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
9503011 Mar 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
82-23-12 Nov 1, 1982
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
UNKNOWN

NHTSA Safety Investigations, MERCURY LYNX

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP84013 Opened: Mar 6, 1984 , Closed: Aug 10, 1984
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1981
FAILURE OF THE DRIVE BELT (TIMING BELT)
FAILURE OF THE DRIVE BELT (TIMING BELT)
DP84002 Opened: Oct 11, 1983 , Closed: Aug 13, 1984
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1981
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

MERCURY LYNX - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCURY LYNX across all model years (1981, 1987).

30 Total Recalls
35 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
13 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCURY LYNX - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1987 3 5 View
1986 2 9 View
1985 3 8 View
1984 3 3 View
1983 4 5 View
1982 (current) 5 5
1981 10 0 View

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