Mercury Lynx recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
20 recalls found for the Mercury Lynx in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 24 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Mercury Lynx | 3 | 4 |
| 1986 Mercury Lynx | 2 | 5 |
| 1985 Mercury Lynx | 3 | 5 |
| 1984 Mercury Lynx | 3 | 3 |
| 1983 Mercury Lynx | 4 | 4 |
| 1982 Mercury Lynx | 5 | 3 |
| 1981 Mercury Lynx | 10 | 0 |
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Newest Mercury Lynx recalls
- Oct 13, 198989V170000Seats1,375,500 vehiclesFord Escort and Mercury Lynx
The forward outboard pedestal of the seat track of driver's seat may be susceptible to fatigue fracture.
- Jun 12, 198989V095000Engine and engine cooling481,049 vehiclesFord Escort, Mercury Lynx and 1 more model
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.
- Sep 4, 198787V139000Fuel system, gasoline3,600,000 vehiclesFord Escort, Lincoln Mark VII and 19 more models
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
- Apr 27, 198787V060000Wheels350 vehiclesFord Escort, Mercury Lynx and 1 more model
Lug nuts could gall and possibly seize on the wheel studs without providing adequate clamping load on the wheels.
- May 21, 198585V067000Seat belts515,000 vehiclesFord Escort and Mercury Lynx
Rear seat belt retractors may allow twisted webbing to enter the retractor housing and jam the retractor.
- May 1, 198585V054000Vehicle speed control10,000 vehiclesFord Escort and Mercury Lynx
The throttle lever may not return to idle position due to misalignment of the air conditioner shut off switch to the throttle lever pin.
- Oct 10, 198484V123000Service brakes, hydraulic14,998 vehiclesFord Escort, Mercury LN7 and 1 more model
The brake line may be positioned too close to an engine bracket.
- Jul 18, 198484V085000Seats80,034 vehiclesFord Escort and Mercury Lynx
Screw that connects the seat back frame to the recliner mechanism may break.
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