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1986 MERCURY LYNX

2 recalls, 9 complaints - 11 TSBs

89V170000 Oct 13, 1989
SEATS
Defect Description
THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LIMITED DEGREE OF ROCKING MOTIONOF THE DRIVERS SEAT ASSEMBLY UPON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT ON ALL MODELS AND A NEW SEAT TRACK AS NECESSARY
1,375,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
87V139000 Sep 4, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
3,600,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

9 total complaints 3 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Dec 19, 2000
IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED. *CJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Feb 4, 1997
Incident date: Dec 10, 1996
WHILE PARKED NEXT TO GARAGE, STARTED UP ENGINE, LEFT IN PARK , RETURNED, FLAMES WERE SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDERHOOD, USED PAILS OF WATER TO PUT OUT FIRE, CAUSE UNKNOWN, NOT INSPECTED BY DEALER OR FIRE DEPARTMENT. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Jul 14, 1995
ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS HAS CAUGHT ON FIRE TWICE, ONCE WHILE DRIVING AND THE SECOND TIME WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Jul 14, 1995
ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS HAS CAUGHT ON FIRE TWICE, ONCE WHILE DRIVING AND THE SECOND TIME WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: Aug 18, 1994
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR REPLACED THREE TIMES. *SKD
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: Aug 18, 1994
DRIVER'S OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE REPLACED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: Aug 18, 1994
ONE HEADLIGHT REPLACED.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: Aug 18, 1994
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES REPLACED.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Jan 6, 1995
Incident date: Jan 6, 1995
CAR WAS IN THE CAR WASH FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BLEW OUT. TT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 MERCURY LYNX

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.9L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 26.0 23.0 Regular $2,700
1.9L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 26.0 35.0 29.0 Regular $2,150
1.9L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 31.0 26.0 Regular $2,400
1.9L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 26.0 22.0 Regular $2,850
1.9L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 29.0 24.0 Regular $2,600
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 31.0 39.0 34.0 Diesel $2,300

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, 1986 MERCURY LYNX

11 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM2
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC2
182000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES1
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER1
190000 TIRES1
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
00188 Sep 4, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH PREMATURE FAILURE OCCURING ON THE 1.9L MOTORCRAFT REMANUFACTURED LONGBLOCK ASSEMBLY AND SHORTBLOCK ASSEMBLY DUE TO INGESTION OF FOREIGN OBJECTS REMAINING IN THE TRANSFERRED INTAKE SYSTEM FROM THE ORIGINAL FAILED ENGINE.
99196 Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
9852 Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
962612 Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
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
9503011 Mar 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
LETTER TO DEALERS INFORMING THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD ALL OF THE RECALL WORK, FROM RECALLS 93E38 AND 93E39, PERFORMED. *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
94238 Nov 1, 1994
182000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ROUGH RUNNING AT STEADY HIGHWAY CRUISE SPEEDS. *TW

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

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