1984 MERCURY LYNX

3 recalls, 3 complaints - 6 TSBs

89V095000 Jun 12, 1989
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD COULDRESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS (1984 MODELS); REPLACE ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS (1985 MODELS).
481,049 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
84V123000 Oct 10, 1984
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE BRAKE LINE MAY BE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO AN ENGINE BRACKET. NORMAL ENGINE MOVEMENTS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE.
Remedy
THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REROUTED IF NECESSARY.
14,998 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
83V134000 Dec 20, 1983
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
530,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 2 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Oct 12, 2000
Incident date: Jun 24, 1988
WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WOULD STALL. DEALER HAS REPLACED IGNITION MODULE FOUR TIMES. *AK DEALER REPLLACED IGNITION MODULE FOUR TIMES A T THE OWNER'S EXPENCE. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1989
VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 21, 1995
Incident date: Jun 16, 1995
ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS CRACKED AND LEAKED OIL ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD INVOLVED IN RECALL NO. 89V095000. TT
Fire

EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 MERCURY LYNX

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 21.0 26.0 23.0 Regular $2,650
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd 28.0 39.0 32.0 Regular $1,900
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd 23.0 32.0 27.0 Regular $2,300
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 21.0 29.0 24.0 Regular $2,550
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 21.0 27.0 24.0 Regular $2,550
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 22.0 30.0 25.0 Regular $2,450
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 21.0 30.0 24.0 Regular $2,550
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 35.0 47.0 39.0 Diesel $2,050
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 31.0 39.0 34.0 Diesel $2,350
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 21.0 26.0 23.0 Regular $2,650
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd 23.0 31.0 26.0 Regular $2,350
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 21.0 31.0 25.0 Regular $2,450
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 21.0 27.0 24.0 Regular $2,550
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 22.0 30.0 25.0 Regular $2,450
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 21.0 30.0 24.0 Regular $2,550
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 31.0 39.0 34.0 Diesel $2,350

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1984 MERCURY LYNX

6 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC2
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
190000 TIRES1
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
9852 Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
96246 Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96221 Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
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

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

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1985 3 8 View
1984 (current) 3 3
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