1986 MERCURY LYNX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1986 MERCURY LYNX
The 1986 MERCURY LYNX has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 MERCURY LYNX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1986 MERCURY LYNX, potentially affecting up to 4,975,500 vehicles.
Recall 89V170000 — SEATS
| 1,375,500 vehicles affected
Defect: 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
View full details →Recall 87V139000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 3,600,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 MERCURY LYNX
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 MERCURY LYNX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED. *CJ
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
ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS HAS CAUGHT ON FIRE TWICE, ONCE WHILE DRIVING AND THE SECOND TIME WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS HAS CAUGHT ON FIRE TWICE, ONCE WHILE DRIVING AND THE SECOND TIME WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
ONE HEADLIGHT REPLACED.
Safety Rating for the 1986 MERCURY LYNX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 MERCURY LYNX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 MERCURY LYNX
Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1986 MERCURY LYNX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9503011 — 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
9503011 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 MERCURY LYNX
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1986 MERCURY LYNX.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY LYNX
- 1981 MERCURY LYNX — 0 complaints
- 1982 MERCURY LYNX — 5 complaints
- 1983 MERCURY LYNX — 5 complaints
- 1984 MERCURY LYNX — 3 complaints
- 1985 MERCURY LYNX — 8 complaints
- 1986 MERCURY LYNX (current)
- 1987 MERCURY LYNX — 5 complaints
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