Does the 1985 Mercury Lynx have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, engine and engine cooling, 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 1985 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 1985 Mercury Lynx?

5 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1985 Mercury Lynx recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 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.

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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.

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1985 Mercury Lynx recalls, newest first

October 13, 1989NHTSA 89V1700001,375,500 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: 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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 12, 1989NHTSA 89V095000481,049 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary: 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).

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 1, 1985NHTSA 85V05400010,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: The throttle lever may not return to idle position due to misalignment of the air conditioner shut off switch to the throttle lever pin. Consequence of defect: a jammed throttle could result in a loss of accelerator control, without prior warning, and an accident.
Remedy: Adjust shutoff switch and assure proper alignment to throttle lever pin.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1985 Mercury Lynx with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system › Wiring4
Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash2
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline1
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly1

Other Mercury Lynx years

Other 1985 Mercury models

Questions

Does the 1985 Mercury Lynx have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, engine and engine cooling, 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 1985 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 1985 Mercury Lynx?: 5 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.