Seats
- Summary
- Screw that connects the seat back frame to the recliner mechanism may break.
- Remedy
- The attachment screw on the driver"s seat will be replaced by one of a larger diameter.
1981 Mercury Lynx recalls
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
10 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026
For the 1981 Mercury Lynx. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.
Has your Mercury been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Mercury dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.
1981 Mercury Lynx recalls, newest first
Seats
- Summary
- 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.
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
- Summary
- 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.
Seat belts
- Summary
- 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 pound anchorage strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the roof rail inner panel surrounding the drainage hole at no cost to owner.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
- Summary
- Some of the involved vehicles have an electrically ungrounded fuel inlet. These vehicles are subject to static charge accumulation at the fuel filler pipe opening, which can occur if these vehicles are refueled from an electrically ungrounded dispensing nozzle.
- Remedy
- A grounding connection from the filler pipe inlet to the vehicle body and a static electricity suppression rod inside the filler pipe will be installed at no charge to owner.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
- Summary
- Some vehicles equipped with power brake boosters have front and rear shells that may have been improperly joined. Improperly joined booster shells may separate either partially or completely during brake application.
- Remedy
- All defective boosters will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Vehicle speed control
- Summary
- Fuel may possibly travel through the speed control vacuum lines and into the speed control actuation device (SERV0). The fuel can damage seals in the actuator servo and allow vacuum leaks. Such a leak could activate the speed control without any action on the part of the driver. This would cause the vehicle to gradually accelerate.
- Remedy
- The vacuum check valve and hose assembly will be replaced and the speed control servo will be replaced if it has been damaged.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, metal fasteners that were used to secure the carpeting to the floor pan may have accidentally penetrated the top of the fuel tank. This would result in a slight fuel leak.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect vehicles for penetration of the fuel tank by carpet fasteners. Any leaking fuel tanks will be replaced and the floor pan will be sealed, without charge to owners.
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
- Summary
- Some of the involved vehicles were produced with an engine compartment wire assembly that may have been routed above the air conditioning suction hose. This hose may push up on the wiring harness causing it to contact the hood prop rod bracket attaching bolt. This could lead to penetration or chafing of the wiring insulation.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct the wiring harness routing at no charge to owner.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, the right and left hand rear brake backing plate attachment bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specifications. Backing plate bolts may not be able to withstand the loads experienced during truck shipment. If the bolts loosen from the spindle during operation, backing plate movement may result in weakening or premature wear of one or both rear brake tubes. This could lead to loss of brake fluid.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and tighten the bolts to the proper specifications. Rear brake tubes will be replaced, if necessary, at no charge to owner.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints about the 1981 Mercury Lynx were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.
Other Mercury Lynx years
Other 1981 Mercury models
Questions
- Does the 1981 Mercury Lynx have any recalls?
- 10 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, latches/locks/linkages, seat belts, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
- How do I check if my 1981 Mercury Lynx recall has been fixed?
- Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercury dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
- How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Mercury Lynx?
- 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.